The specific aim of the investigations described in this proposal is to define molecular mechanisms that cause, or predispose, to non-syndromic cleft lip with/without cleft palate (NSCLP). NSCLP is one of the most common birth defects with a prevalence of approximately 1 in 1000 live births. The etiology of this disorder has been unclear although recently there is evidence of genetic etiology. The applicant has reported evidence of linkage between familial NSCLP and BCL3 gene on chromosome 19 in 17 of 39 families, and states that she is in a unique position to accomplish the goals because her lab has characterized 60 families with NSCLP, the technology for genomic mapping is now mature, and that a number of biologically relevant candidate genes have been identified. The current application describes experiments aimed at identification of new multiplex and simples families with NSCLP, and to map genetic loci causing NSCLP using both candidate gene approaches and a genome wide approach with the Weber-CHLC screening set of PCR based markers (version 8). The plan is to study at least 42 candidate genes that may possibly have a role in craniofacial embryogenesis as well as random gnomic markers. Both non-perimetria and perimetria statistical methods will be used to optimize linkage detection and markers of candidate genes are to be identified. Family studies will be tested to confirm or exclude linkage in two ethnically diverse populations. One of the aims is to follow up on prior data in which 17 families were linked to the BCL locus by performing mutation analysis at BCL3 in the subset of families with evidence of linkage with cleft lip and palate to BCL3.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
1R01DE011931-01A2
Application #
2471042
Study Section
Oral Biology and Medicine Subcommittee 1 (OBM)
Project Start
1999-04-01
Project End
2002-03-31
Budget Start
1999-04-01
Budget End
2000-03-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Department
Pediatrics
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77225
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