MONICA MALHEIROS FRANCA
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LIM/42 - Laboratório de Hormônios e Genética Molecular, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- The molecular landscape of osteogenesis imperfecta in a Brazilian tertiary service cohort(2020) FERNANDES, A. M.; ROCHA-BRAZ, M. G. M.; FRANCA, M. M.; LERARIO, A. M.; SIMOES, V. R. F.; ZANARDO, E. A.; KULIKOWSKI, L. D.; MARTIN, R. M.; MENDONCA, B. B.; FERRAZ-DE-SOUZA, B.We have sought the molecular diagnosis of OI in 38 Brazilian cases through targeted sequencing of 15 candidate genes. While 71% had type 1 collagen-related OI, defects in FKBP10, PLOD2 and SERPINF1, and a potential digenic P3H1/WNT1 interaction were prominent causes of OI in this underrepresented population. Introduction Defects in type 1 collagen reportedly account for 85-90% of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) cases, but most available molecular data has derived from Sanger sequencing-based approaches in developed countries. Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) allows for systematic and comprehensive analysis of OI genes simultaneously. Our objective was to obtain the molecular diagnosis of OI in a single Brazilian tertiary center cohort. Methods Forty-nine individuals (84% adults) with a clinical diagnosis of OI, corresponding to 30 sporadic and 8 familial cases, were studied. Sixty-three percent had moderate to severe OI, and consanguinity was common (26%). Coding regions and 25-bp boundaries of 15 OI genes (COL1A1, COL1A2, IFITM5 [plus 5 ' UTR], SERPINF1, CRTAP, P3H1, PPIB, SERPINH1, FKBP10, PLOD2, BMP1, SP7, TMEM38B, WNT1, CREB3L1) were analyzed by targeted MPS and variants of interest were confirmed by Sanger sequencing or SNP array. Results A molecular diagnosis was obtained in 97% of cases. COL1A1/COL1A2 variants were identified in 71%, whereas 26% had variants in other genes, predominantly FKBP10, PLOD2, and SERPINF1. A potential digenic interaction involving P3H1 and WNT1 was identified in one case. Phenotypic variability with collagen defects could not be explained by evident modifying variants. Four consanguineous cases were associated to heterozygous COL1A1/COL1A2 variants, and two nonconsanguineous cases had compound PLOD2 heterozygosity. Conclusions Novel disease-causing variants were identified in 29%, and a higher proportion of non-collagen defects was seen. Obtaining a precise diagnosis of OI in underrepresented populations allows expanding our understanding of its molecular landscape, potentially leading to improved personalized care in the future.
- Nonspecific binding of a frequently used vitamin D receptor (VDR) antibody: important implications for vitamin D research in human health(2016) COSTA, Pedro L. F.; FRANCA, Monica M.; FERRAZ-DE-SOUZA, Bruno
conferenceObject Whole-Exome Sequencing Reveals RAD51B Variant in Two Sisters with Primary Ovarian Failure(2016) FRANCA, Monica; FUNARI, Mariana; NISHI, Mirian; DOMENICE, Sorahia; LATRONICO, Ana Claudia; JORGE, Alexander; LERARIO, Antonio; MENDONCA, Berenice- A novel homozygous 1-bp deletion in the NOBOX gene in two Brazilian sisters with primary ovarian failure(2017) FRANCA, Monica M.; FUNARI, Mariana F. A.; LERARIO, Antonio M.; NISHI, Mirian Y.; PITA, Carmem C.; FONTENELE, Eveline G. P.; MENDONCA, Berenice B.Purpose Primary ovarian failure (POF) is characterized by amenorrhea, hypoestrogenism, and elevated gonadotropin levels in women leading to infertility under the age of 40 years. POF is a heterogeneous disease with different causes, and several genes have been associated with the POF phenotype. Thus, Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was performed in a consanguineous family with two sisters affected by POF. Methods All exons of both sisters were massively sequenced by WES, and the segregation was confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Results The novel homozygous c.1489delT variant in the NOBOX gene was identified in the two sisters with POF. Their parents were heterozygous carriers of this variant and, therefore, consistent with an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance. The c.1489delT NOBOX variant has not been previously reported in any public available databases (1000Genomes, 6500ESP/EVS, ExAC, and gnomAD). Furthermore, this variant was neither present in 387 Brazilian exomes control individuals nor in 200 fertile Brazilian women screened by Sanger sequencing. Conclusion We report the first familial case of a novel homozygous NOBOX variant with an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance, thus allowing for a genetic diagnosis of primary ovarian failure.
- High Frequency of MKRN3 Mutations in Male Central Precocious Puberty Previously Classified as Idiopathic(2017) BESSA, Danielle S.; MACEDO, Delanie B.; BRITO, Vinicius N.; FRANCA, Monica M.; MONTENEGRO, Luciana R.; CUNHA-SILVA, Marina; SILVEIRA, Leticia G.; HUMMEL, Tiago; BERGADA, Ignacio; BRASLAVSKY, Debora; ABREU, Ana Paula; DAUBER, Andrew; MENDONCA, Berenice B.; KAISER, Ursula B.; LATRONICO, Ana ClaudiaBackground/Aims: Recently, loss-of-function mutations in the MKRN3 gene have been implicated in the etiology of familial central precocious puberty (CPP) in both sexes. We aimed to analyze the frequency of MKRN3 mutations in boys with CPP and to compare the clinical and hormonal features of boys with and without MKRN3 mutations. Methods: This was a retrospective review of clinical, hormonal and genetic features of 20 male patients with idiopathic CPP evaluated at an academic medical center. The entire coding regions of MKRN3, KISS1 and KISS1R genes were sequenced. Results: We studied 20 boys from 17 families with CPP. All of them had normal brain magnetic resonance imaging. Eight boys from 5 families harbored four distinct heterozygous MKRN3 mutations predicted to be deleterious for protein function, p.Ala162Glyfs*14, p.Arg213Glyfs*73, p.Arg328Cys and p. Arg365Ser. One boy carried a previously described KISS1-activating mutation (p.Pro74Ser). The frequency of MKRN3 mutations among these boys with idiopathic CPP was significantly higher than previously reported female data (40 vs. 6.4%, respectively, p < 0.001). Boys with MKRN3 mutations had typical clinical and hormonal features of CPP. Notably, they had later pubertal onset than boys without MKRN3 abnormalities (median age 8.2 vs. 7.0 years, respectively, p = 0.033). Conclusion: We demonstrated a high frequency of MKRN3 mutations in boys with CPP, previously classified as idiopathic, suggesting the importance of genetic analysis in this group. The boys with CPP due to MKRN3 mutations had classical features of CPP, but with puberty initiation at a borderline age. (C) 2016 S. Karger AG, Basel
- Exome Sequencing Reveals the POLR3H Gene as a Novel Cause of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency(2019) FRANCA, Monica M.; HAN, Xingfa; FUNARI, Mariana F. A.; LERARIO, Antonio M.; NISHI, Mirian Y.; FONTENELE, Eveline G. P.; DOMENICE, Sorahia; JORGE, Alexander A. L.; GARCIA-GALIANO, David; ELIAS, Carol F.; MENDONCA, Berenice B.Context: Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a cause of female infertility. However, the genetic etiology of this disorder remains unknown in most patients with POI. Objective: To investigate the genetic etiology of idiopathic POI. Patients and Methods: We performed whole-exome sequencing of 11 families with idiopathic POI. To gain insights into the potential mechanisms associated with this mutation, we generated two mouse lines via clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/Cas9 technology. Results: A pathogenic homozygous missense mutation (c.149A>G; p.Asp50G ly) in the POLR3H gene in two unrelated families was identified. Pathogenic mutations in this subunit have not been associated with human disorders. Loss-of-function Polr3h mutation in mice caused early embryonic lethality. Mice with homozygous point mutation (Polr3h(D50G)) were viable but showed delayed pubertal development, characterized by late first estrus or preputial separation. The Polr3h(D50G) female and male mice showed decreased fertility later in life, associated with small litter size and increased time to pregnancy or to impregnate a female. Polr3h(D50G) mice displayed decreased expression of ovarian Foxo3a and lower numbers of primary follicles. Conclusion: Our manuscript provides a case of POI caused by missense mutation in POLR3H, expanding the knowledge of molecular pathways of the ovarian function and human infertility. Screening of the POLR3H gene may elucidate POI cases without previously identified genetic causes, supporting approaches of genetic counseling.
- Central Precocious Puberty Caused by a Heterozygous Deletion in the MKRN3 Promoter Region (vol 107, pg 127, 2018)(2018) MACEDO, D. B.; FRANCA, M. M.; MONTENEGRO, L. R.; CUNHA-SILVA, M.; BESSA, D. S.; ABREU, A. P.; KAISER, U. B.; MENDONCA, B. B.; JORGE, A. A. L.; BRITO, V. N.; LATRONICO, A. N.
- Genetics of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency in the Next-Generation Sequencing Era(2020) FRANCA, Monica Malheiros; MENDONCA, Berenice BilharinhoPrimary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is characterized by amenorrhea, increased follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, and hypoestrogenism, leading to infertility before the age of 40 years. Elucidating the cause of POI is a key point for diagnosing and treating affected women. Here, we review the genetic etiology of POI, highlighting new genes identified in the last few years using next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches. We searched the MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases for articles published in or translated to English. Several genes were found to be associated with POI genetic etiology in humans and animal models (SPIDR, BMPR2, MSH4, MSH5, GJA4, FANCM, POLR2C, MRPS22, KHDRBS1, BNC1, WDR62, ATG7/ATG9, BRCA2, NOTCH2, POLR3H, and TP63). The heterogeneity of POI etiology has been revealed to be remarkable in the NGS era, and discoveries have indicated that meiosis and DNA repair play key roles in POI development. (C) Endocrine Society 2019.
conferenceObject Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes after Ovarian Stimulation in Five Patients with Congenital Hypopituitarism Treated with GH Since Childhood(2016) CORREA, F. A.; BIANCHI, P. H. M.; FRANCA, M. M.; OTTO, A. P.; RODRIGUES, R. J. M.; I, D. Ejzenberg; SERAFINI, P. C.; ARNHOLD, I. J. P.; MENDONCA, B. B.; CARVALHO, L. R. S.conferenceObject Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency with Advanced Bone Age: Phenotypic Interaction between GHRH Receptor and CYP21A2 Mutations Diagnosed by Sanger and Whole Exome Sequencing(2016) CORREA, F. A.; FRANCA, M. M.; FANG, Q.; MA, Q.; OZEL, B. A.; BACHEGA, T. A.; RODRIGUES, A.; LI, J. Z.; MENDONCA, B. B.; JORGE, A. A. L.; CARVALHO, L. R.; CAMPER, S. A.; ARNHOLD, I. J. P.