Mutation Analysis of 17α-Hydroxylase

September 12, 2005 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital
To elucidate the molecular pathology of the 4 families with 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase deficiency.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

17α-hydroxylase is a rare form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Patients with complete 17α-hydroxylase deficiency may come to attention to the doctor at their early adulthood due to hypertension or disordered puberty. 17α-hydroxylase is a form of cytochrome P450 enzyme in the adrenal cortex for the production of cortisol, while 17,20-lyase is required in both adrenal glands and the gonads for the production of androgen precursors of sex hormones. Therefore, patients with 17α-hydroxylase will presented with elevated deoxycorticosterone (DOC) level and decreased aldosterone and cortisol level. Because DOC is the second most important naturally occurring mineralocorticoid hormone, hypertension and hypokalemic alkalosis will be noted in these patients. Besides, deficiency of 17,20-lyase activity will lead to impairment of virilization in 46 XY patients and deficient estrogen production in 46 XX patients.

The P450c17 has both 17α-hydroxylase and 17,20-lyase activity and are encoded by the CYP17 gene. The sequence of CYP17 gene was established in 1987 and more than 40 mutations were identified till now. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the molecular pathology of the 4 families with 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase deficiency.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

25

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • Taipei, Taiwan
        • Recruiting
        • National Taiwan University Hospital
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Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 year and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with 17α-hydroxylase deficiency and their family

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Defined Population
  • Time Perspectives: Other

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Yi-Ching Tung, MD, National Taiwan University Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2004

Study Completion

August 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 15, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 15, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2005

Last Verified

August 1, 2004

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 9361701060

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