Laminopathies; Mutations on single gene and various human genetic diseases

BMB Rep. 2018 Jul;51(7):327-337. doi: 10.5483/bmbrep.2018.51.7.113.

Abstract

Lamin A and its alternative splicing product Lamin C are the key intermediate filaments (IFs) of the inner nuclear membrane intermediate filament. Lamin A/C forms the inner nuclear mesh with Lamin B and works as a frame with a nuclear shape. In addition to supporting the function of nucleus, nuclear lamins perform important roles such as holding the nuclear pore complex and chromatin. However, mutations on the Lamin A or Lamin B related proteins induce various types of human genetic disorders and diseases including premature aging syndromes, muscular dystrophy, lipodystrophy and neuropathy. In this review, we briefly overview the relevance of genetic mutations of Lamin A, human disorders and laminopathies. We also discuss a mouse model for genetic diseases. Finally, we describe the current treatment for laminopathies. [BMB Reports 2018; 51(7): 327-337].

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lamin Type A / chemistry
  • Lamin Type A / genetics
  • Lamin Type A / metabolism*
  • Lipodystrophy / genetics
  • Lipodystrophy / pathology*
  • Muscular Dystrophies / genetics
  • Muscular Dystrophies / pathology*
  • Mutation
  • Progeria / drug therapy
  • Progeria / genetics
  • Progeria / pathology

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Lamin Type A