Definition

The G6PC3 gene encodes the glucose-6-phosphatase catalytic subunit 3 enzyme in the endoplasmic reticulum; deficiency of this enzyme increases neutrophil apoptosis, leading to neutropenia. In addition to neutropenia, the phenotype may include congenital heart defects, prominent superficial veins, and urogenital anomalies; Dursun syndrome (the triad of familial pulmonary hypertension, leukopenia, and ASD) is due to homozygous mutations in the same gene.

Gene/region examined

G6PC3 - Exon 1, G6PC3 - Exon 2, G6PC3 - Exon 3, G6PC3 - Exon 4, G6PC3 - Exon 5

Method

Sequence analysis

Accepted sample types

EDTA blood, AF, CVS

Inheritance

Hereditary, autosomal recessive.

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Inheritance Patterns

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Carrier (Heterozygous / Homozygous)

Why it matters: In autosomal recessive inheritance, when each parent is a carrier (while both appear healthy), the chance of their child being born with the disease is 25% in each

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VUS (Variant of Uncertain Significance)

This is the situation where the test has detected a change in the DNA, but the role of this change in the development of disease is unconfirmed.

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How to Read a Genetic Test Result (Positive / Negative / VUS)

A genetic test result falls into three main categories

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A genetic test is a type of medical test that detects changes in genes, chromosomes or proteins. Today there are more than 77,000 genetic tests available.

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