<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><xml><records><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Fernández-Palacios, Pablo</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Galán-Sánchez, Fátima</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Casimiro-Soriguer, Carlos S</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Jurado-Tarifa, Estefanía</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Arroyo, Federico</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Lara, María</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Chaves, J Alberto</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Dopazo, Joaquin</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Rodriguez-Iglesias, Manuel A</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Genotypic characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility of human  isolates in Southern Spain.</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Microbiol Spectr</style></secondary-title><alt-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Microbiol Spectr</style></alt-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Adolescent</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Adult</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Aged</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Aged, 80 and over</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Anti-Bacterial Agents</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Campylobacter Infections</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Campylobacter jejuni</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Child</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Child, Preschool</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Ciprofloxacin</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Drug Resistance, Bacterial</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Erythromycin</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Female</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Genotype</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Humans</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Infant</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Male</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Microbial Sensitivity Tests</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Middle Aged</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Phylogeny</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Spain</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Tetracycline</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Young Adult</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2024</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2024 Oct 03</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">12</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">e0102824</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p&gt; is the main cause of bacterial gastroenteritis and a public health problem worldwide. Little information is available on the genotypic characteristics of human  in Spain. This study is based on an analysis of the resistome, virulome, and phylogenetic relationship, antibiogram prediction, and antimicrobial susceptibility of 114 human isolates of  from a tertiary hospital in southern Spain from October 2020 to June 2023. The isolates were sequenced using Illumina technology, and a bioinformatic analysis was subsequently performed. The susceptibility of  isolates to ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, and erythromycin was also tested. The resistance rates for each antibiotic were 90.3% for ciprofloxacin, 66.7% for tetracycline, and 0.88% for erythromycin. The fluoroquinolone resistance rate obtained is well above the European average (69.1%). CC-21 ( = 23), ST-572 ( = 13), and ST-6532 ( = 13) were the most prevalent clonal complexes (CCs) and sequence types (STs). In the virulome, the , and  genes were detected in all the isolates. A prevalence of 20.1% was obtained for the genes  and , which are related to the pathogenesis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The prevalence of the main antimicrobial resistance markers detected were CmeABC (92.1%), RE-cmeABC (7.9%), the T86I substitution in  (88.9%),  (72.6%) (65.8%), and  (17.1%). High antibiogram prediction rates (&gt;97%) were obtained, except for in the case of the erythromycin-resistant phenotype. This study contributes significantly to the knowledge of  genomics for the prevention, treatment, and control of infections caused by this pathogen.IMPORTANCEDespite being the pathogen with the greatest number of gastroenteritis cases worldwide,  remains a poorly studied microorganism. A sustained increase in fluoroquinolone resistance in human isolates is a problem when treating  infections. The development of whole genome sequencing (WGS) techniques has allowed us to better understand the genotypic characteristics of this pathogen and relate them to antibiotic resistance phenotypes. These techniques complement the data obtained from the phenotypic analysis of  isolates. The zoonotic transmission of  through the consumption of contaminated poultry supports approaching the study of this pathogen through &quot;One Health&quot; approach. In addition, due to the limited information on the genomic characteristics of  in Spain, this study provides important data and allows us to compare the results with those obtained in other countries.&lt;/p&gt;</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">10</style></issue></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Martin-Broto, Javier</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Hindi, Nadia</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Grignani, Giovanni</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Martinez-Trufero, Javier</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Redondo, Andres</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Valverde, Claudia</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Stacchiotti, Silvia</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Lopez-Pousa, Antonio</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">D'Ambrosio, Lorenzo</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Gutierrez, Antonio</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Perez-Vega, Herminia</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Encinas-Tobajas, Victor</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">de Alava, Enrique</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Collini, Paola</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Peña-Chilet, Maria</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Dopazo, Joaquin</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Carrasco-Garcia, Irene</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Lopez-Alvarez, Maria</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Moura, David S</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Lopez-Martin, Jose A</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Nivolumab and sunitinib combination in advanced soft tissue sarcomas: a multicenter, single-arm, phase Ib/II trial.</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">J Immunother Cancer</style></secondary-title><alt-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">J Immunother Cancer</style></alt-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Adult</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Aged</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Female</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Humans</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Male</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Middle Aged</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Nivolumab</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sarcoma</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sunitinib</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Young Adult</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2020</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2020 11</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">8</style></volume><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;BACKGROUND: &lt;/b&gt;Sarcomas exhibit low expression of factors related to immune response, which could explain the modest activity of PD-1 inhibitors. A potential strategy to convert a cold into an inflamed microenvironment lies on a combination therapy. As tumor angiogenesis promotes immunosuppression, we designed a phase Ib/II trial to test the double inhibition of angiogenesis (sunitinib) and PD-1/PD-L1 axis (nivolumab).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;METHODS: &lt;/b&gt;This single-arm, phase Ib/II trial enrolled adult patients with selected subtypes of sarcoma. Phase Ib established two dose levels: level 0 with sunitinib 37.5 mg daily from day 1, plus nivolumab 3 mg/kg intravenously on day 15, and then every 2 weeks; and level -1 with sunitinib 37.5 mg on the first 14 days (induction) and then 25 mg per day plus nivolumab on the same schedule. The primary endpoint was to determine the recommended dose for phase II (phase I) and the 6-month progression-free survival rate, according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors 1.1 (phase II).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESULTS: &lt;/b&gt;From May 2017 to April 2019, 68 patients were enrolled: 16 in phase Ib and 52 in phase II. The recommended dose of sunitinib for phase II was 37.5 mg as induction and then 25 mg in combination with nivolumab. After a median follow-up of 17 months (4-26), the 6-month progression-free survival rate was 48% (95% CI 41% to 55%). The most common grade 3-4 adverse events included transaminitis (17.3%) and neutropenia (11.5%).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONCLUSIONS: &lt;/b&gt;Sunitinib plus nivolumab is an active scheme with manageable toxicity in the treatment of selected patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma, with almost half of patients free of progression at 6 months. NCT03277924.&lt;/p&gt;</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2</style></issue><custom1><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33203665?dopt=Abstract</style></custom1></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Chacón-Solano, E</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">León, C</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Díaz, F</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">García-García, F</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">García, M</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Escámez, M J</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Guerrero-Aspizua, S</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Conti, C J</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Mencía, Á</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Martínez-Santamaría, L</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Llames, S</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pévida, M</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Carbonell-Caballero, J</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Puig-Butillé, J A</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Maseda, R</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Puig, S</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">de Lucas, R</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Baselga, E</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Larcher, F</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Dopazo, J</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Del Rio, M</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Fibroblast activation and abnormal extracellular matrix remodelling as common hallmarks in three cancer-prone genodermatoses.</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Br J Dermatol</style></secondary-title><alt-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Br J Dermatol</style></alt-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Adolescent</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Adult</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Biopsy</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Blister</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Case-Control Studies</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Cells, Cultured</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Child</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Child, Preschool</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Epidermolysis Bullosa</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Extracellular Matrix</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Extracellular Matrix Proteins</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Female</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Fibroblasts</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Fibrosis</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Gene Expression Regulation</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Healthy Volunteers</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Humans</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Infant</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Infant, Newborn</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Male</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Middle Aged</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">mutation</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Periodontal Diseases</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Photosensitivity Disorders</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Primary Cell Culture</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">RNA-seq</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Skin</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Xeroderma Pigmentosum</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Young Adult</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2019</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2019 09</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">181</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">512-522</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;BACKGROUND: &lt;/b&gt;Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), Kindler syndrome (KS) and xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group C (XPC) are three cancer-prone genodermatoses whose causal genetic mutations cannot fully explain, on their own, the array of associated phenotypic manifestations. Recent evidence highlights the role of the stromal microenvironment in the pathology of these disorders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OBJECTIVES: &lt;/b&gt;To investigate, by means of comparative gene expression analysis, the role played by dermal fibroblasts in the pathogenesis of RDEB, KS and XPC.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;METHODS: &lt;/b&gt;We conducted RNA-Seq analysis, which included a thorough examination of the differentially expressed genes, a functional enrichment analysis and a description of affected signalling circuits. Transcriptomic data were validated at the protein level in cell cultures, serum samples and skin biopsies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESULTS: &lt;/b&gt;Interdisease comparisons against control fibroblasts revealed a unifying signature of 186 differentially expressed genes and four signalling pathways in the three genodermatoses. Remarkably, some of the uncovered expression changes suggest a synthetic fibroblast phenotype characterized by the aberrant expression of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. Western blot and immunofluorescence in situ analyses validated the RNA-Seq data. In addition, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay revealed increased circulating levels of periostin in patients with RDEB.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONCLUSIONS: &lt;/b&gt;Our results suggest that the different causal genetic defects converge into common changes in gene expression, possibly due to injury-sensitive events. These, in turn, trigger a cascade of reactions involving abnormal ECM deposition and underexpression of antioxidant enzymes. The elucidated expression signature provides new potential biomarkers and common therapeutic targets in RDEB, XPC and KS. What's already known about this topic? Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), Kindler syndrome (KS) and xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group C (XPC) are three genodermatoses with high predisposition to cancer development. Although their causal genetic mutations mainly affect epithelia, the dermal microenvironment likely contributes to the physiopathology of these disorders. What does this study add? We disclose a large overlapping transcription profile between XPC, KS and RDEB fibroblasts that points towards an activated phenotype with high matrix-synthetic capacity. This common signature seems to be independent of the primary causal deficiency, but reflects an underlying derangement of the extracellular matrix via transforming growth factor-β signalling activation and oxidative state imbalance. What is the translational message? This study broadens the current knowledge about the pathology of these diseases and highlights new targets and biomarkers for effective therapeutic intervention. It is suggested that high levels of circulating periostin could represent a potential biomarker in RDEB.&lt;/p&gt;</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">3</style></issue><custom1><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30693469?dopt=Abstract</style></custom1></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sevilla, Teresa</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Lupo, Vincenzo</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Martínez-Rubio, Dolores</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sancho, Paula</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sivera, Rafael</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Chumillas, María J</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">García-Romero, Mar</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pascual-Pascual, Samuel I</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Muelas, Nuria</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Dopazo, Joaquin</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Vílchez, Juan J</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Palau, Francesc</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Espinós, Carmen</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Mutations in the MORC2 gene cause axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Brain</style></secondary-title><alt-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Brain</style></alt-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Adult</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Aged</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Animals</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Axons</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Female</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">gene expression</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Humans</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Infant</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Male</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Mice</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Middle Aged</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">mutation</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pedigree</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Phenotype</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sciatic Nerve</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sural Nerve</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Transcription Factors</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Young Adult</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2016</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2016 Jan</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">139</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">62-72</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p&gt;Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a complex disorder with wide genetic heterogeneity. Here we present a new axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease form, associated with the gene microrchidia family CW-type zinc finger 2 (MORC2). Whole-exome sequencing in a family with autosomal dominant segregation identified the novel MORC2 p.R190W change in four patients. Further mutational screening in our axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease clinical series detected two additional sporadic cases, one patient who also carried the same MORC2 p.R190W mutation and another patient that harboured a MORC2 p.S25L mutation. Genetic and in silico studies strongly supported the pathogenicity of these sequence variants. The phenotype was variable and included patients with congenital or infantile onset, as well as others whose symptoms started in the second decade. The patients with early onset developed a spinal muscular atrophy-like picture, whereas in the later onset cases, the initial symptoms were cramps, distal weakness and sensory impairment. Weakness and atrophy progressed in a random and asymmetric fashion and involved limb girdle muscles, leading to a severe incapacity in adulthood. Sensory loss was always prominent and proportional to disease severity. Electrophysiological studies were consistent with an asymmetric axonal motor and sensory neuropathy, while fasciculations and myokymia were recorded rather frequently by needle electromyography. Sural nerve biopsy revealed pronounced multifocal depletion of myelinated fibres with some regenerative clusters and occasional small onion bulbs. Morc2 is expressed in both axons and Schwann cells of mouse peripheral nerve. Different roles in biological processes have been described for MORC2. As the silencing of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease genes have been associated with DNA damage response, it is tempting to speculate that a deregulation of this pathway may be linked to the axonal degeneration observed in MORC2 neuropathy, thus adding a new pathogenic mechanism to the long list of causes of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. &lt;/p&gt;</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pt 1</style></issue><custom1><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26497905?dopt=Abstract</style></custom1></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sevilla, T</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sivera, R</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Martínez-Rubio, D</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Lupo, V</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Chumillas, M J</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Calpena, E</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Dopazo, J</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Vílchez, J J</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Palau, F</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Espinós, C</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">The EGR2 gene is involved in axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Eur J Neurol</style></secondary-title><alt-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Eur J Neurol</style></alt-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Adult</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Aged</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Aged, 80 and over</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Axons</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Early Growth Response Protein 2</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Exome</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Female</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Humans</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Male</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Middle Aged</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">mutation</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pedigree</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Phenotype</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Severity of Illness Index</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Young Adult</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2015</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2015 Dec</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">22</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">1548-55</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: &lt;/b&gt;A three-generation family affected by axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) was investigated with the aim of discovering genetic defects and to further characterize the phenotype.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;METHODS: &lt;/b&gt;The clinical, nerve conduction studies and muscle magnetic resonance images of the patients were reviewed. A whole exome sequencing was performed and the changes were investigated by genetic studies, in silico analysis and luciferase reporter assays.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESULTS: &lt;/b&gt;A novel c.1226G&gt;A change (p.R409Q) in the EGR2 gene was identified. Patients presented with a typical, late-onset axonal CMT phenotype with variable severity that was confirmed in the ancillary tests. The in silico studies showed that the residue R409 is an evolutionary conserved amino acid. The p.R409Q mutation, which is predicted as probably damaging, would alter the conformation of the protein slightly and would cause a decrease of gene expression.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONCLUSIONS: &lt;/b&gt;This is the first report of an EGR2 mutation presenting as an axonal CMT phenotype with variable severity. This study broadens the phenotype of the EGR2-related neuropathies and suggests that the genetic testing of patients suffering from axonal CMT should include the EGR2 gene.&lt;/p&gt;</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">12</style></issue><custom1><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26204789?dopt=Abstract</style></custom1></record></records></xml>