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    Genetic basis of sudden death after COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand
    (2022-11-01) Ittiwut C.; Mahasirimongkol S.; Srisont S.; Ittiwut R.; Chockjamsai M.; Durongkadech P.; Sawaengdee W.; Khunphon A.; Larpadisorn K.; Wattanapokayakit S.; Wetchaphanphesat S.; Arunotong S.; Srimahachota S.; Pittayawonganon C.; Thammawijaya P.; Sutdan D.; Doungngern P.; Khongphatthanayothin A.; Kerr S.J.; Shotelersuk V.; Mahidol University
    Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccination reduces morbidity and mortality associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); unfortunately, it is associated with serious adverse events, including sudden unexplained death (SUD). Objective: We aimed to study the genetic basis of SUD after COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand. Methods: From April to December 2021, cases with natural but unexplained death within 7 days of COVID-19 vaccination were enrolled for whole exome sequencing. Results: Thirteen were recruited, aged between 23 and 72 years; 10 (77%) were men, 12 were Thai; and 1 was Australian. Eight (61%) died after receiving the first dose of vaccine, and 7 (54%) died after receiving ChAdOx1 nCoV-19; however, there were no significant correlations between SUD and either the number or the type of vaccine. Fever was self-reported in 3 cases. Ten (77%) and 11 (85%) died within 24 hours and 3 days of vaccination, respectively. Whole exome sequencing analysis revealed that 5 cases harbored SCN5A variants that had previously been identified in patients with Brugada syndrome, giving an SCN5A variant frequency of 38% (5 of 13). This is a significantly higher rate than that observed in Thai SUD cases occurring 8–30 days after COVID-19 vaccination during the same period (10% [1 of 10]), in a Thai SUD cohort studied before the COVID-19 pandemic (12% [3 of 25]), and in our in-house exome database (12% [386 of 3231]). Conclusion: These findings suggest that SCN5A variants may be associated with SUD within 7 days of COVID-19 vaccination, regardless of vaccine type, number of vaccine dose, and presence of underlying diseases or postvaccine fever.
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    Genetic variations of type 2 and type 3 von Willebrand diseases in Thailand
    (2023-01-01) Lauhasurayotin S.; Moonla C.; Ittiwut R.; Ittiwut C.; Songthawee N.; Komvilaisak P.; Natesirinilkul R.; Sirachainan N.; Rojnuckarin P.; Sosothikul D.; Suphapeetiporn K.; Mahidol University
    Aims: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited haemostatic disorder with a wide range of bleeding phenotypes based on von Willebrand factor (VWF) levels. Multiple assays including VWF gene analysis are employed to correctly diagnose VWD and its subtypes. However, data on VWF mutations among Southeast Asian populations are lacking. We, therefore, aimed to explore genetic variations in Thai patients with type 2 and type 3 VWD by whole exome sequencing (WES). Methods: In this multicentre study, Thai patients with type 2 and type 3 VWD, according to the definitions and VWF levels recommended by the international guidelines, were recruited. WES was performed using DNA extracted from peripheral blood in all cases. The novel variants were verified by Sanger sequencing. Results: Fifteen patients (73% females; median age at diagnosis 3.0 years) with type 2 (n=12) and type 3 VWD (n=3) from 14 families were enrolled. All patients harboured at least one VWF variant. Six missense (p.Arg1374Cys, p.Arg1374His, p.Arg1399Cys, p.Arg1597Trp, p.Ser1613Pro, p.Pro1648Arg) and one splice-site (c.3379+1G>A) variants in the VWF gene were formerly described. Notably, six VWF variants, including three missense (p.Met814Ile, p.Trp856Cys, p.Pro2032Leu), one deletion (c.2251delG) and two splice-site (c.7729+4A>C, c.8115+2delT) mutations were novelly identified. Compound heterozygosity contributed to type 2 and type 3 VWD phenotypes in two and one patients, respectively. Conclusions: Type 2 and type 3 VWD in Thailand demonstrate the mutational variations among VWF exons/introns with several unique variants. The WES-based approach potentially provides helpful information to verify VWD diagnosis and facilitate genetic counselling in clinical practice.
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    Genetic, metabolic and clinical delineation of an MRPS23-associated mitochondrial disorder
    (2023-12-01) Ittiwut C.; Ittiwut R.; Kuptanon C.; Matsuhashi T.; Shimura M.; Sugiyama Y.; Onuki T.; Ohtake A.; Murayama K.; Vatanavicharn N.; Dejputtawat W.; Tantisirivit N.; Kor-anantakul P.; Kamolvisit W.; Suphapeetiporn K.; Shotelersuk V.; Mahidol University
    MRPS23 is a nuclear gene encoding a mitochondrial ribosomal protein. A patient with a mitochondrial disorder was found to carry a variant in MRPS23. More cases are necessary to establish MRPS23 as a mitochondrial disease gene. Of 5134 exomes performed in our center, we identified five independent patients who had similar clinical manifestations and were homozygous for the same germline variant c.119C>T; p.P40L in MRPS23. Detailed clinical findings, mitochondrial enzyme activity assays from cultured skin fibroblasts, PCR-Sanger-sequencing, and variant age estimation were performed. Their available family members were also studied. Eight members homozygous for the MRPS23 p.P40L were identified. All were from Hmong hilltribe. Seven presented with alteration of consciousness and recurrent vomiting, while the eighth who was a younger brother of a proband was found pre-symptomatically. Patients showed delayed growth and development, hearing impairment, hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis, and liver dysfunction. In vitro assays of cultured fibroblasts showed combined respiratory chain complex deficiency with low activities of complexes I and IV. PCR-Sanger-sequencing confirmed the variant, which was estimated to have occurred 1550 years ago. These results establish the MRPS23-associated mitochondrial disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern and provide insight into its clinical and metabolic features.
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    Two distinct phenotypes and a novel mutation in limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R7 telethonin-related patients from Thai neuromuscular center
    (2025-01-01) Paprad T.; Amornvit J.; Pobsuk T.; Santananukarn M.; Taychargumpoo C.; Sirichana W.; Ittiwut C.; Ittiwut R.; Suphapeetiporn K.; Pasutharnchat N.; Numkarunarunrote N.; Paprad T.; Mahidol University
    Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R7 telethonin-related (LGMDR7) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by TCAP gene mutations. This study described the phenotypic spectrum, genetic characteristics, and muscle magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of patients with LGMDR7. Five patients from three unrelated families with TCAP mutations were retrospectively identified at the Neuromuscular Center at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and muscle MRI data were collected and analyzed. We observed a mild phenotype associated with asymptomatic/paucisymptomatic hyperCKemia in one family and a classic limb-girdle muscular dystrophy phenotype in two unrelated patients. The novel deletion variant c.136_137del was identified in a compound heterozygous state with c.26_33dup in a family with a mild phenotype. Muscle MRI of four patients revealed consistent sparing of the sartorius muscle in all patients. This study expands the clinical and genetic spectrum of LGMDR7 by demonstrating an asymptomatic/paucisymptomatic hyperCKemia phenotype and identifying the novel c.136_137del variant. The muscle MRI findings highlight a characteristic pattern in which the sartorius muscle is consistently uninvolved. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the disease and assist in developing future diagnostic strategies for affected individuals, specifically by using clinical profiles in conjunction with the characteristics of muscle MRI.
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    Utilisation of exome sequencing for muscular disorders in Thai paediatric patients: diagnostic yield and mutational spectrum
    (2023-12-01) Summa S.; Ittiwut C.; Kulsirichawaroj P.; Paprad T.; Likasitwattanakul S.; Sanmaneechai O.; Boonsimma P.; Suphapeetiporn K.; Shotelersuk V.; Mahidol University
    Muscular dystrophies and congenital myopathies are heterogeneous groups of inherited muscular disorders. An accurate diagnosis is challenging due to their complex clinical presentations and genetic heterogeneity. This study aimed to determine the utilisation of exome sequencing (ES) for Thai paediatric patients with muscular disorders. Of 176 paediatric patients suspected of genetic/inherited myopathies, 133 patients received a molecular diagnosis after performing conventional investigations, single gene testing, and gene panels. The remaining 43 patients from 42 families could be classified into three groups: Group 1, MLPA-negative Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with 9 patients (9/43; 21%), Group 2, other muscular dystrophies (MD) with 18 patients (18/43; 42%) and Group 3, congenital myopathies (CM) with 16 patients (16/43; 37%). All underwent exome sequencing which could identify pathogenic variants in 8/9 (89%), 14/18 (78%), and 8/16 (50%), for each Group, respectively. Overall, the diagnostic yield of ES was 70% (30/43) and 36 pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in 14 genes were identified. 18 variants have never been previously reported. Molecular diagnoses provided by ES changed management in 22/30 (73%) of the patients. Our study demonstrates the clinical utility and implications of ES in inherited myopathies.