| Title: | Genotypic, functional, and phenotypic characterization in CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome |
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| Authors: | ID Žakelj, Nina (Author)
ID Gosar, David (Author)
ID Miroševič, Špela (Author)
ID Sanders, Stephan (Author)
ID Ljungdhal, Alicia (Author)
ID Kohani, Sayeh (Author)
ID Huang, Shouhe (Author)
ID Jerala, Roman (Author)
ID Lainšček, Duško (Author)
ID Forstnerič, Vida (Author)
ID Sušjan, Petra (Author)
ID Oražem, Jasna (Author)
ID Osredkar, Damjan (Author), et al. |
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: |  UKC LJ - Ljubljana University Medical Centre
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| Abstract: | CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome is a rare disorder caused by de novo heterozygous variants in the CTNNB1 gene encoding β-catenin. This study aims to characterize genetic variants in individuals with CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome, systematically assess the spectrum of clinical phenotypes using standardized measures and explore potential genotype-phenotype correlations. In this cross-sectional cohort study, individuals diagnosed with CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome underwent structured interviews using standardized scales to evaluate motor skills, speech, communication, feeding abilities, visual function, neurodevelopment, and psychopathology. Genetic variants were analyzed, and in a subset of cases, the impact of β-catenin variants on the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway was assessed. Across the 127 included participants (mean age: 70 months; range: 7–242 months) from 20 countries, we identified 88 different variants of the CTNNB1 gene, 87 of which were predicted to lead to loss of CTNNB1 function. Functional assays demonstrated reduced Wnt signaling activity, including 11 variants that also exhibited a dominant-negative effect. One missense variant demonstrated a gain-of-function effect. Dominant-negative variants were not clearly associated with a distinct phenotype, however, those with missense variants presented a milder phenotype, including earlier achievement of independent walking, fewer motor impairments, better conceptual and social skills, improved communication, and fewer feeding difficulties. This study describes genetic, functional, and phenotypic characteristics in individuals with CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome. Further investigation into the genotypic and phenotypic characteristics of this syndrome and their interrelationships is essential to deepen our understanding of the disorder and inform the development of targeted therapies. |
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| Keywords: | CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome, β-catenin, genotype, phenotype, genotype-phenotype correlations |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-16 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 6, no. 4, [article no.] 100483 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-24375  |
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| UDC: | 616.8:575 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2666-2477 |
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| DOI: | 10.1016/j.xhgg.2025.100483 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 244247299 |
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| Note: | Nasl. z nasl. zaslona;
Opis vira z dne 30. 7. 2025;
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 26.11.2025 |
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