Two novel mutations at exon 8 of Sequestosome 1 gene (SQSTM 1)in an Italian series of patient affected by Paget’s disease of bone (PDB)

PDB is genetically heterogeneous. Mutations of the sequestosome1 gene have been reported in sporadic and familial forms of Paget's in patients of French Canadian and British descent. Mutational analyses in different ethnic groups are needed to accurately investigate hereditary diseases. We describe two novel mutations of sequestosome1 in 62 Italian sporadic patients, confirming the role of the encoded protein in this disorder. INTRODUCTION: Paget's disease of bone (PDB) is a relatively common disease of bone metabolism reported to affect up to 3% of whites over 55 years of age. The disorder is genetically heterogeneous, and at present, there is scientific evidence that at least eight differ…

Prevalence and identification of vertebral fractures: Comparison of visual inspection, digital computerized morphometry and visual semiquantitative assessment

Mutations of p62/Sequestosome 1 Gene (p62/SQSTM1) in 4 Italian Families Affected by Paget’s Disease of Bone (PDB)