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http://dx.doi.org/10.5734/JGM.2011.8.2.119

Molecular Cytogenetic Characterization of Supernumerary Marker Chromosomes by Chromosomal Microarray  

Bae, Mi-Hyun (Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center)
Yoo, Han-Wook (Department of Pediatrics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center)
Lee, Jin-Ok (Asan Institute for Life Sciences)
Hong, Maria (Asan Institute for Life Sciences)
Seo, Eul-Ju (Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center)
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Journal of Genetic Medicine / v.8, no.2, 2011 , pp. 119-124 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: Supernumerary marker chromosome (SMC) could be associated with various phenotypic abnormalities based on the chromosomal origin of SMCs. The present study aimed to determine the genomic contents of SMCs using chromosomal microarray and to analyze molecular cytogenetic characterizations and clinical phenotypes in patients with SMCs. Materials and Methods: Among patients with SMCs detected in routine chromosomal analysis, SMCs originating from chromosome 15 were excluded from the present study. CGH-based oligonucleotide chromosomal microarray was performed in 4 patients. Results: The chromosomal origins of SMCs were identified in 3 patients. Case 1 had a SMC of 16.1 Mb in 1q21.1-q23.3. Case 2 showed 21 Mb gain in 19p13.11-q13.12. Case 3 had a 4.5 Mb-sized SMC rearranged from 2 regions of 2.5 Mb in 22q11.1-q11.21 and 2.0 Mb in 22q11.22-q11.23. Conclusion: Case 1 presented a wide range of phenotypic abnormalities including the phenotype of 1q21.1 duplication syndrome. In case 2, Asperger-like symptoms are apparently related to 19p12-q13.11, hearing problems and strabismus to 19p13.11 and other features to 19q13.12. Compared with cat-eye syndrome type I and 22q11.2 microduplication syndrome, anal atresia in case 3 is likely related to 22q11.1-q11.21 while other features are related to 22q11.22-q11.23. Analyzing SMCs using high-resolution chromosomal microarray can help identify specific gene contents and to offer proper genetic counseling by determining genotype-phenotype correlations.
Keywords
Supernumerary marker chromosomes; Marker chromosomes; Chromosomal microarray; Array CGH;
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