Multiple transmissions of Barth syndrome through an oocyte donor with a de novo TAZ mutation

Fertil Steril. 2007 Apr;87(4):976.e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.07.1543. Epub 2007 Jan 22.

Abstract

Objective: To report recurrent transmissions of Barth syndrome through a single oocyte donor carrying a de novo TAZ mutation.

Design: Case report.

Setting: Clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory.

Patient(s): Oocyte donor and individuals conceived with her oocytes.

Intervention(s): Molecular testing.

Main outcome measure(s): Detection of TAZ mutation.

Result(s): Multiple individuals affected with Barth syndrome conceived from a single oocyte donor who is a carrier of a de novo TAZ mutation.

Conclusion(s): We report multiple transmissions of Barth syndrome through a single oocyte donor with a de novo TAZ mutation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acyltransferases
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / etiology
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / genetics*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Genetic Diseases, X-Linked / etiology
  • Genetic Diseases, X-Linked / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mutation*
  • Oocyte Donation / adverse effects*
  • Proteins / genetics*
  • Syndrome
  • Transcription Factors / genetics*

Substances

  • Proteins
  • Transcription Factors
  • Acyltransferases
  • TAFAZZIN protein, human