Case report: A case of SLC26A4 mutations causing pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis

The SLC26A4 gene encodes the transmembrane protein pendrin, which is involved in the ion transport of chloride (Cl-), iodide (I-) or bicarbonate (HCO3-). Mutations in the SLC26A4 gene alter the structure and (or) function of pendrin, which are closely related to Pendred syndrome. What’s more, resear...

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Main Authors: Kang Zhu, Yingkang Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2022.1077878/full
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description The SLC26A4 gene encodes the transmembrane protein pendrin, which is involved in the ion transport of chloride (Cl-), iodide (I-) or bicarbonate (HCO3-). Mutations in the SLC26A4 gene alter the structure and (or) function of pendrin, which are closely related to Pendred syndrome. What’s more, researchers have demonstrated in vitro that mutations of SLC26A4 cause acidification of airway surface fluid (ASL), reduce airway defense, and increase the thickness of ASL. In the context of infection, it may lead to chronic inflammation, destruction of airway wall architecture and bronchiectasis. However, there is no case report of bronchiectasis caused by SLC26A4 gene mutations. Here, we describe the first case of Pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in a child possibly caused by SLC26A4 mutations. We remind clinicians to pay attention to the possibility of bronchiectasis in patients with SLC26A4 gene mutations.
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spelling doaj.art-8c6824fc24914f7088d9c600b42bf9632023-01-10T14:39:13ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pediatrics2296-23602023-01-011010.3389/fped.2022.10778781077878Case report: A case of SLC26A4 mutations causing pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasisKang ZhuYingkang JinThe SLC26A4 gene encodes the transmembrane protein pendrin, which is involved in the ion transport of chloride (Cl-), iodide (I-) or bicarbonate (HCO3-). Mutations in the SLC26A4 gene alter the structure and (or) function of pendrin, which are closely related to Pendred syndrome. What’s more, researchers have demonstrated in vitro that mutations of SLC26A4 cause acidification of airway surface fluid (ASL), reduce airway defense, and increase the thickness of ASL. In the context of infection, it may lead to chronic inflammation, destruction of airway wall architecture and bronchiectasis. However, there is no case report of bronchiectasis caused by SLC26A4 gene mutations. Here, we describe the first case of Pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in a child possibly caused by SLC26A4 mutations. We remind clinicians to pay attention to the possibility of bronchiectasis in patients with SLC26A4 gene mutations.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2022.1077878/fullBronchiectasispendred syndromegene mutationscystic fibrosisSLC26A4
spellingShingle Kang Zhu
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Case report: A case of SLC26A4 mutations causing pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
Frontiers in Pediatrics
Bronchiectasis
pendred syndrome
gene mutations
cystic fibrosis
SLC26A4
title Case report: A case of SLC26A4 mutations causing pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
title_full Case report: A case of SLC26A4 mutations causing pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
title_fullStr Case report: A case of SLC26A4 mutations causing pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
title_full_unstemmed Case report: A case of SLC26A4 mutations causing pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
title_short Case report: A case of SLC26A4 mutations causing pendred syndrome and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
title_sort case report a case of slc26a4 mutations causing pendred syndrome and non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
topic Bronchiectasis
pendred syndrome
gene mutations
cystic fibrosis
SLC26A4
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2022.1077878/full
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