Preprint Brief Report Version 1 Preserved in Portico This version is not peer-reviewed

Retinal Dystrophies Associated with Mutations in the RP1 Gene. Genotype-Phenotype Correlations.

Version 1 : Received: 28 May 2024 / Approved: 29 May 2024 / Online: 29 May 2024 (09:16:02 CEST)

How to cite: Spagnuolo, V.; Piergentili, M.; Passerini, I.; Murro, V.; Mucciolo, D. P.; Giorgio, D.; Maccari, M.; Pelo, E.; Biagini, I.; Giansanti, F.; Virgili, G.; Sodi, A. Retinal Dystrophies Associated with Mutations in the RP1 Gene. Genotype-Phenotype Correlations.. Preprints 2024, 2024051901. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.1901.v1 Spagnuolo, V.; Piergentili, M.; Passerini, I.; Murro, V.; Mucciolo, D. P.; Giorgio, D.; Maccari, M.; Pelo, E.; Biagini, I.; Giansanti, F.; Virgili, G.; Sodi, A. Retinal Dystrophies Associated with Mutations in the RP1 Gene. Genotype-Phenotype Correlations.. Preprints 2024, 2024051901. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.1901.v1

Abstract

Background: We evaluate the genetic and phenotypic features of a cohort of 12 Italian patients affected by Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) associated with RP1 sequence variants.; Methods: Retrospective, single center study (Careggi Hospital, Florence), including a cohort of twelve Italian patients (Five male and seven female) affected by RP carrying pathogenic variants of the RP1 gene. A complete ophthalmic assessment and pedigree analysis was conducted with focus on the onset of disease symptoms, the patient’s age at the first diagnosis, the follow up duration and the possible presence of comorbidities; Results: The mean age at onset of symptoms was 31,0 ± 24,1 years old, with a mean follow-up period of 9,1± 2,4 years. The main symptoms at presentation were hemeralopia and visual field constriction. Fundus evaluation revealed a classic type of RP. Fundus autofluorescence (FAF), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Electroretinogram (ERG), and visual field confirmed in most of the cases the typical features of classic retinitis pigmentosa.; (4) Conclusions: This single-center cohort of Italian patients provided information on the clinical and genetic features of RP1-associated RP. By comprehensively clarifying the genetic variations and their associated clinical manifestations, we can better tailor therapeutic interventions aimed at targeting specific genetic abnormalities. This ultimately promises to improve the prognosis and quality of life for individuals with RP-associated RP1.

Keywords

RP1 gene; Inherited Retinal Dystrophies; Genotype; Phenotype; Retinitis Pigmentosa

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Ophthalmology

Comments (0)

We encourage comments and feedback from a broad range of readers. See criteria for comments and our Diversity statement.

Leave a public comment
Send a private comment to the author(s)
* All users must log in before leaving a comment
Views 0
Downloads 0
Comments 0
Metrics 0


×
Alerts
Notify me about updates to this article or when a peer-reviewed version is published.
We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best experience.
Read more about our cookies here.