Abstract
Objective
Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a developmental qualitative enamel defect, causing a worldwide challenging dental problem. The etiology of this defect remains unclear. Here we identify by whole-exome sequencing (WES) new single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes expressed during enamel mineralization and in those modulating prenatal, natal and postnatal risk factors among the Lebanese MIH children: immune system and xenobiotic detoxification.
Design
Dental examination for MIH was performed based on the MIH index for diagnostic criteria. Saliva samples were collected from 37 non-related, MIH-diagnosed subjects for DNA extraction. WES was performed on the Illumina HiSeq2000 platform. The χ2 test and Fisher’s exact test were used to determine relationship between SNPs frequencies and MIH. OR and its 95% CI were used to report the strength of association. The significance threshold was set at 0.05.
Results
Among the Lebanese population, 37 SNPs presented a significant association with MIH in the following genes: AMTN, MMP-20, STIM1, STIM2, ORAI1, SLC34A2, SLC34A3, VDR, PVALB, HSP90B1, TRPM7, SLC24A4, CA6, SLC4A2, TNFRSF11A, IL10RB, ARNT, ESR1 and CYP1B1.
Conclusion
This is the first WES study conducted in patients with MIH. Yet, interactions between polymorphisms in different gene categories are to be investigated for a better assessment of MIH susceptibility.
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Elzein, R., Abdel-Sater, F., Mehawej, C. et al. Identification by whole-exome sequencing of new single-nucleotide polymorphisms associated with molar-incisor hypomineralisation among the Lebanese population. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 23, 919–928 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-022-00738-2
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