Section 6 Flashcards
Genome
Organism’s genetic material
Gene
Set of nucleotides
Genes instruct for
Protein synthesis
Basic unit of inheritance
Gene
Allele
Alternative form of gene
Hereditary
Transmitted to offspring
Hereditary aka
Familial
Genetic
Perinatal
Last tri and 1st month after birth
Neonate
First 4 weeks
Infant
First year after birth
Congenital
Present at birth
4 categories of genetic disorders
- Single gene mutations
- Multifactorial inheritance
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Atypical inheritance
8% of pediatric hospitalizations
Single gene disorders
3 types of single gene disorders
Autosomal dominant
Autosomal recessive
X-linked recessive
5 MC autosomal dominant disorders
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- Marfan syndrome
- Huntington syndrome
5 MC autosomal recessive disorders
- Sickle cell anemia
- Cystic fibrosis
- Tay-Sachs disease
- PKU
- Glycogen storage Disease
2 MC X-linked diseases
Duchesse muscular Dystrophy
Hemophilia A
Autosomal dominate has a ____ onset
Delayed
___ can cause spontaneous condition in regards to autosomal dominate disorders
Sporadic mutations
Autosomal dominant affects
Structural proteins
Membrane receptors
Autosomal dominant can display ____ and ____
Reduced penetrance
Variable expressivity
Reduced penetrance
Have mutation, but no physical manifestations
Variable expressivity
Same mutation expressed differently in individuals
Example of variable expressivity
Nevus vs cutaneous neurofibromas
Largest group of Mendelian disorders
Autosomal recessive
Autosomal recessive has ___ onset and ____
Early
Complete penetrance
Autosomal recessive is rarely
Sporadic
Autosomal recessive disrupts enzymes, causing
Altered metabolism
X-linked recessive, ___ are asymptomatic carriers and ___ have 50% chance of getting it
Females
Males
Multifactorial inheritance
Genetic + environmental risks
Marfan syndrome is
Autosomal dominant
Marfan syndrome results from mutation in ___ and is ____ familial and ___ sporadic
FBN1 mutation (fibrillin 1 gene)
85%
15%
Fibrillin
Structural glycoprotein made from fibroblasts
The disorder of fibrillin in marfan results in
Irregular CT
Bilateral lens subluxations aka
Ectopia lentis
Atlantoaxial instability and basilar invagination is observed in ____ patients with marfan syndome
30-50%
Wrist sign observed in Marfans
Thumb/index fingers overlap when wrapped around wrist
Steinberg Sign observed in Marfans
Adduction of thumb past 5th digit
Protrusio acetabuli observed in Marfans
Acetabulum protrudes medially
Thoracolumbar scoliosis observed in Marfans
> 20 degrees lateral curve
Dolichocephaly
Elongated face
Dural ectasia observed in Marfans
Scalloping of dorsal vertebral body due to widening of Spinal canal
60-90% of patients
Symptoms of Marfan’s Syndrome
- Ectopia lentis
- Ruptured aorta
- Floppy valve syndrome
- Atlantoaxial instability and basilar invagination
- Long limbs
- Arachnodactyly
- Pectus deformities
- Wrist sign
- Steinberg sign
- Protrusio acetabuli
- Pes planovalgus
- Dolichocephaly
- High arched dental palate
- Dural ectasia
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is
Autosomal dominant
1/200,000
Ehlers danlos syndrome is a defect in ___, which decreases tensile strength
Collagen
Symptoms of ehlers danlos syndrome
Hyperextensible skin
Hyper mobile joints
Familial hypercholesterolemia is
Autosomal dominant
1/500
Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is a ____ increase in LDL, and has a ___ onset
2-3X
Adulthood
Xanthomas
Cholesterol deposits on tendons
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is a ___ increase in LDL and has a ___ onset
5X
Childhood
More serious, and often lethal, familial hypercholesterolemia
Homozygous
Familial hypercholesterolemia is due to a mutated
LDLR gene
Mutated LDLR gene causes impaired ___, which increases ____ and ____
LDL Transport and catabolism
LDL in plasma
Vascular deposits
Treatment for familial hypercholesterolemia
Statins
Lifestyle modifications