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[Clinical and molecular genetic features of cases of isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, associated with defects in GNRHR genes].

ABSTRACT: Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) is a rare disorder characterised by lack of pubertal development and infertility, due to deficient production, secretion or action of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Clinically, there are variants of CHH with hypo-/anosmia (Kalman syndrome) and normosmic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Given a growing list of gene mutations accounting for CHH, the application of next generation sequencing (NGS) comprises an excellent molecular diagnostic approach because it enables the simultaneous evaluation of many genes. Biallelic mutations in GNRHR gene lead to the development of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism with normosmia. In this paper, we describe 16 patients with proven GnRH resistance and estimate the frequency of pathogenic variants in the GNRHR gene in the Russian population.

SUBMITTER: Makretskaya NA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9753847 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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[Clinical and molecular genetic features of cases of isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, associated with defects in <i>GNRHR</i> genes].

Makretskaya N A NA Gerasimova M V MV Vasilyev E V EV Zubkova N A NA Kalinchenko N Y NY Kolodkina A A AA Petrov V M VM Pogoda T V TV Panova A V AV Frolova E B EB Poliakov A V AV Tiulpakov A N AN

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Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) is a rare disorder characterised by lack of pubertal development and infertility, due to deficient production, secretion or action of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Clinically, there are variants of CHH with hypo-/anosmia (Kalman syndrome) and normosmic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Given a growing list of gene mutations accounting for CHH, the application of next generation sequencing (NGS) comprises an excellent molecular diagnostic appr ...[more]

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Project description:Human sexual and reproductive development is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, which is primarily controlled by the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) acting on its receptor (GnRHR). Dysregulation of the axis leads to conditions such as congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) and delayed puberty. The pathophysiology of GnRHR makes it a potential target for treatments in several reproductive diseases and in congenital adrenal hyperplasia. GnRHR belongs to the G protein-coupled receptor family and its GnRH ligand, when bound, activates several complex and tissue-specific signaling pathways. In the pituitary gonadotrope cells, it triggers the G protein subunit dissociation and initiates a cascade of events that lead to the production and secretion of the luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) accompanied with the phospholipase C, inositol phosphate production, and protein kinase C activation. Pharmacologically, GnRHR can be modulated by synthetic analogues. Such analogues include the agonists, antagonists, and the pharmacoperones. The agonists stimulate the gonadotropin release and lead to receptor desensitization with prolonged use while the antagonists directly block the GnRHR and rapidly reduce the sex hormone production. Pharmacoperones include the most recent GnRHR therapeutic approaches that directly correct the misfolded GnRHRs, which are caused by genetic mutations and hold serious promise for CHH treatment. Understanding of the GnRHR's genomic and protein structure is crucial for the most appropriate assessing of the mutation impact. Such mutations in the GNRHR are linked to normosmic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and lead to various clinical symptoms, including delayed puberty, infertility, and impaired sexual development. These mutations vary regarding their mode of inheritance and can be found in the homozygous, compound heterozygous, or in the digenic state. GnRHR expression extends beyond the pituitary gland, and is found in reproductive tissues such as ovaries, uterus, and prostate and non-reproductive tissues such as heart, muscles, liver and melanoma cells. This comprehensive review explores GnRHR's multifaceted role in human reproduction and its clinical implications for reproductive disorders.

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[Clinical and molecular genetic features of cases of isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, associated with defects in GNRHR genes].

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[Clinical and molecular genetic features of cases of isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, associated with defects in <i>GNRHR</i> genes].

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