title: Genetic basis of congenital erythrocytosis: mutation update and online databases.
abstract: Congenital erythrocytosis (CE), or congenital polycythemia, represents a rare and heterogeneous clinical entity. It is caused by deregulated red blood cell production where erythrocyte overproduction results in elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Primary congenital familial erythrocytosis is associated with low erythropoietin (Epo) levels and results from mutations in the Epo receptor gene (EPOR). Secondary CE arises from conditions causing tissue hypoxia and results in increased Epo production. These include hemoglobin variants with increased affinity for oxygen (HBB, HBA mutations), decreased production of 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate due to BPGM mutations, or mutations in the genes involved in the hypoxia sensing pathway (VHL, EPAS1, and EGLN1). Depending on the affected gene, CE can be inherited either in an autosomal dominant or recessive mode, with sporadic cases arising de novo. Despite recent important discoveries in the molecular pathogenesis of CE, the molecular causes remain to be identified in about 70% of the patients. With the objective of collecting all the published and unpublished cases of CE the COST action MPN&MPNr-Euronet developed a comprehensive Internet-based database focusing on the registration of clinical history, hematological, biochemical, and molecular data (http://www.erythrocytosis.org/). In addition, unreported mutations are also curated in the corresponding Leiden Open Variation Database.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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mesh_terms: D015687:Cell Hypoxia / Q000235:genetics; D030541:Databases, Genetic; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000378:metabolism; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D009154:Mutation; D011086:Polycythemia / Q000151:congenital* / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D017467:Receptors, Erythropoietin / Q000235:genetics*; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D017467:Receptors, Erythropoietin; D004921:Erythropoietin
keywords: congenital erythrocytosis; molecular pathogenesis; online databases