Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T1 |
0-72 |
Sentence |
denotes |
R58fs mutation in the HGD gene in a family with alkaptonuria in the UAE. |
T2 |
73-217 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of alkaptonuria in the UAE population and to identify the genotype of affected individuals. |
T3 |
218-402 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In a 3 stage sampling technique 2981 pupils from Government schools in Al Ain and private schools in Dubai were selected to take part in the study, of whom 2857 provided urine samples. |
T4 |
403-494 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Urine collected was analysed for homogentisic acid by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. |
T5 |
495-631 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Genomic DNA was isolated from the white blood cells of all family members of the affected case following standard established protocols. |
T6 |
632-780 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Specific PRC primers were designed to amplify all 14 exons of the HGD gene with the flanking intronic sequences including the splice site sequences. |
T7 |
781-882 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2857 children returned a viable urine sample, of which one was highly positive for homogentisic acid. |
T8 |
883-990 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All 12 members of this girl's family were studied and one, a 22 year old brother, was found to excrete HGA. |
T9 |
991-1080 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Another, a sister who had not provided a urine sample, was discovered by genetic testing. |
T10 |
1081-1167 |
Sentence |
denotes |
There were no complaints of joint pain or other symptoms in any member of this family. |
T11 |
1168-1195 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Parents were first cousins. |
T12 |
1196-1344 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We found a single nucleotide deletion c.342delA, located in exon 3, which resulted in a frameshift at amino acid position 58 (p.Arg58fs or p.R58fs). |
T13 |
1345-1474 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Alkaptonuria may be more common than it is thought to be with an allele prevalence estimated at 0.0107 (95% CI 0.000392-0.03473). |
T14 |
1475-1600 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The R58fs mutation is old, perhaps having occurred several thousand years ago, and has spread over a large geographical area. |