Synonymous mutation in TP53 results in a cryptic splice site affecting its DNA‐binding site in an adolescent with two primary sarcomas

Abstract

Pathologic variants in TP53 are known risk factors for the development of cancer. We report a 17‐year‐old male who presented with two primary sarcomas. Germline sequencing revealed a novel TP53 c.672 G>A mutation. Sequencing revealed wild‐type TP53 in the parents, and there was no history of cancer in first‐degree relatives. This de novo synonymous germline mutation results in a 5′ cryptic splice site that is bound by U1, resulting in a shift of the splice site by 5 base pairs. The frame shift results in a truncated protein at residue 246, which disrupts the DNA‐binding domain of p53.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
May 05, 2017
Source ID
10.1002/pbc.26584

Entities

People

  • Frances Austin
  • Gita Massey
  • Margaret Grimes
  • Seth J Corey
  • Usua Oyarbide

Organizations

  • United States Department of Defense
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

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Fields of Study

  • Biology

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Molecular and genetic basis of cancer.
  • Strategic Security Studies