Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2022, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (1): 18-21.doi: 10.12280/gjszjk.20210433

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Tandem Mass Spectrometry Screening and Gene Mutation Analysis of Neonatal Hyperprolinemia

FENG Lu-lu, JIA Li-yun, GONG Miao, MA Cui-xia, FENG Ji-zhen()   

  1. Newborn Disease Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Shijiazhuang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
  • Received:2021-09-15 Published:2022-01-15 Online:2022-02-17
  • Contact: FENG Ji-zhen E-mail:379239697@qq.com

Abstract:

Objective: To retrospectively analyze the screening status of neonatal hyperprolinemia in Shijiazhuang City, so as to understand its prevalence and proline dehydrogenase (PRODH) mutations. Methods: Tandem mass spectrometry technology-non-derivatization method was used to detect proline levels in dried blood spots on filter paper. Live birth newborns born between January 2014 and December 2020 in Shijiazhuang City were screened. Genetic sequencing technology was further used to detect the mutations of the PRODH gene in children with positive screening. Sanger sequencing was used for verification. Results: Ten of the 172 895 newborns were screened suspected positive, 5 cases were genetically confirmed, with the incidence rate 1/34 579. Among the 5 children, 4 cases were compound heterozygous mutations in PRODH gene, 1 case was loss of heterozygous gene overall. Gene mutation analysis revealed four kinds of point mutations, in which two mutations, c.1322T>C and c.1363G>T, have been reported. Two mutations, c.273+1G>C and c.334delA, were not yet reported. Conclusions: The prevalence of neonatal hyperprolinemia in Shijiazhuang City was 1/34 579. Five cases of children were diagnosed with gene mutations, and two unreported gene mutations were found, which enriched the gene database.

Key words: Neonatal screening, Tandem mass spectrometry, Hyperprolinemia, Genes, Mutation