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World J Clin Cases. Feb 26, 2022; 10(6): 1909-1913
Published online Feb 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i6.1909
Novel HNF1A gene mutation in maturity-onset diabetes of the young: A case report
Qian Xu, Cheng-Xia Kan, Ning-Ning Hou, Xiao-Dong Sun
Qian Xu, Cheng-Xia Kan, Ning-Ning Hou, Xiao-Dong Sun, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Clinical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261031, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Xu Q and Kan CX contributed to the data curation, investigation. writing-original draft preparation; Hou NN contributed to the methodology, investigation, writing-reviewing and editing; Sun XD contributed to the supervision, writing-reviewing and editing, funding acquisition.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81870593 and No. 82170865; and Quality Improvement of Postgraduate Education in Shandong Province, No. SDYAL19156.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Dong Sun, MD, PhD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Clinical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, No. 2428 Yu-he Road, Weifang 261031, Shandong Province, China. xiaodong.sun@wfmc.edu.cn
Received: July 28, 2021
Peer-review started: July 28, 2021
First decision: October 25, 2021
Revised: October 26, 2021
Accepted: January 14, 2022
Article in press: January 14, 2022
Published online: February 26, 2022
Abstract
BACKGROUND

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young 3 (MODY3), caused by mutations in the HNF1A gene, is the most common subtype of MODY. The diagnosis of MODY3 is critical because a low dose of sulfonylurea agents can achieve glucose control.

CASE SUMMARY

We describe a patient with MODY3 involving a novel splicing mutation, in whom low-dose gliclazide was sufficient to control clinically significant hyperglycemia. Sanger sequencing identified a splicing HNF1A mutation in 12q24 NM_000545.5 Intron5 c.1108-1G>A. Glycemic control has been maintained without insulin therapy for 28 mo after the diagnosis of diabetes.

CONCLUSION

This case report highlights a novel HNF1A gene mutation in MODY3 that is responsive to sulfonylurea therapy.

Keywords: Maturity-onset diabetes of the young, Diabetes, HNF1A, Genetics, Case report

Core Tip: We describe a patient with maturity-onset diabetes of the young 3 caused by a splicing mutation in intron 5 at position 24 of chromosome 12, where the base sequence was replaced from G to A, and the protein encoded was changed accordingly. Excellent blood glucose control can be achieved by using low-dose sulfonylureas.