X linked and Mitochondrial Flashcards
Week 7
Sex-linked vs sex-limited inheritance
Sex-linked traits
-Only on sex chromosomes
-Dominant or recessive
Sex-limited
-Phenotype observed in 1 sex
-X-linked or autosomal
How do males and females express X-linked traits
M= Always express the trait (single X)
F= Can show dominant or recessive phenotype
X-linked dominant features
Affected father passes onto all daughters but no sons
50% chance that affected female (hetero) passes on
2:1 female: male
Severity (largest –> smallest) : homozygous female –> hemizygous male –> heterozygous females
X-linked recessive features
Knight’s move
Parents and children usually healthy
Affects mostly males as females have 2 X
½ chance subsequent brother impacted
½ chance sisters if affected boy impacted
What gene is involved in colour blindess?
Gene
-OPN1LW (yellow/orange)
-OPN1MW (yellow/green)
Is colour blindness X-linked recessive or dominant?
recessive
Is Hypophosphatemic rickets X-linked recessive or dominant?
dominant
gene affected in hypophosphatemic rickets
PHEX gene
incidence of rickets
1/ 20 000 newborns
colour blindness incidence
1/2 males
1/200 females
What is the normal gene and gene products of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
DMD gene
produces dystrophin (under sarcolemma, critical structural protein)
Is Duchene Muscular Dystrophy recessive or dominant?
recessive
Who does DM dystrophy mainly affect and why?
Affects mainly males
(females protected by second X but still vulnerable to cardiac muscle weakness)
Clinical features of Dm Dystrophy
Gower’s maneuverer to raise
Pseudohypertrophy of calf muscles
Progression of DM Dystrophy
normal 1-3yrs
-wheelcahirs 10-12
-death 20