# Identification of a variant in the USH1G gene in a family with Usher syndrome

**Authors:** Nancy Gélvez, Greizy López, Marta L. Tamayo

PMC · DOI: 10.7705/biomedica.7498 · Biomédica · 2025-09-22

## TL;DR

This paper reports a case of Usher syndrome in a Colombian family caused by a variant in the USH1G gene, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and population-specific genetic panels.

## Contribution

The study identifies a rare USH1G variant in a Colombian consanguineous family, highlighting its relevance for accurate diagnosis and future gene therapies.

## Key findings

- A 13-year-old girl from a consanguineous family was diagnosed with Usher syndrome type 1G due to a homozygous p.Glu171Ter variant in the USH1G gene.
- Clinical evaluations confirmed auditory, vestibular, and ocular impairments consistent with Usher syndrome.
- The study underscores the need for population-specific genetic panels to improve diagnostic accuracy in Colombia.

## Abstract

El síndrome de Usher se caracteriza por hipoacusia neurosensorial congénita, retinitis pigmentaria y disfunción vestibular. Es la causa más frecuente de sordoceguera en el mundo. Se divide en tres tipos clínicos y doce subtipos genéticos. Se reporta el caso de una familia afectada por el síndrome de Usher debido a una variante del gen USH1G que codifica para la proteína SANS. Se realizaron los estudios clínicos oculares y auditivos correspondientes para la confirmación clínica del diagnóstico. El estudio molecular consistió en un panel de secuenciación de nueva generación que contenía 14 genes asociados con el síndrome de Usher: MYO7A, USHC1, CDH23, PCDH15, USH1G, CIB2, USH2A, ADGRV1, WHRN, CLRN1, HARS, PDZD7, CEP250, C2orf71. Se trata de una joven de 13 años, de una familia colombiana consanguínea, a quien se le diagnosticó un síndrome de Usher de tipo 1G. Las evaluaciones clínicas confirmaron las alteraciones auditivas, vestibulares y oculares y el análisis molecular identificó la variante homocigota p.Glu171Ter del gen USH1G.

Se resalta la importancia del diagnóstico temprano del síndrome de Usher. Aunque la frecuencia de variantes del gen USH1G es baja, no debe subestimarse; por el contrario, se recomienda su búsqueda activa para establecer la etiología exacta en esas familias. Se resalta la importancia de contar con un panel de variantes propias de la población colombiana para lograr diagnósticos más acertados y, en el futuro, buscar terapias génicas.

## Linked entities

- **Genes:** USH1G (USH1 protein network component sans) [NCBI Gene 124590], MYO7A (myosin VIIA) [NCBI Gene 4647], CDH23 (cadherin related 23) [NCBI Gene 64072], PCDH15 (protocadherin related 15) [NCBI Gene 65217], CIB2 (calcium and integrin binding family member 2) [NCBI Gene 10518], USH2A (usherin) [NCBI Gene 7399], ADGRV1 (adhesion G protein-coupled receptor V1) [NCBI Gene 84059], WHRN (whirlin) [NCBI Gene 25861], CLRN1 (clarin 1) [NCBI Gene 7401], HARS1 (histidyl-tRNA synthetase 1) [NCBI Gene 3035], PDZD7 (PDZ domain containing 7) [NCBI Gene 79955], CEP250 (centrosomal protein 250) [NCBI Gene 11190], PCARE (photoreceptor cilium actin regulator) [NCBI Gene 388939]
- **Proteins:** USH1G (USH1 protein network component sans)
- **Diseases:** Usher syndrome (MONDO:0019501)

## Full-text entities

- **Genes:** CLRN1 (clarin 1) [NCBI Gene 7401] {aka RP61, USH3, USH3A}, CIB2 (calcium and integrin binding family member 2) [NCBI Gene 10518] {aka DFNB48, KIP2, USH1J}, USH1G (USH1 protein network component sans) [NCBI Gene 124590] {aka ANKS4A, SANS}, HARS1 (histidyl-tRNA synthetase 1) [NCBI Gene 3035] {aka CMT2W, HARS, HRS, USH3B}, CDH23 (cadherin related 23) [NCBI Gene 64072] {aka CDHR23, PITA5, USH1D}, PCDH15 (protocadherin related 15) [NCBI Gene 65217] {aka CDHR15, DFNB23, USH1F}, MYO7A (myosin VIIA) [NCBI Gene 4647] {aka DFNA11, DFNB2, MYOVIIA, MYU7A, NSRD2, USH1B}, USH2A (usherin) [NCBI Gene 7399] {aka RP39, US2, USH2, dJ1111A8.1}, ADGRV1 (adhesion G protein-coupled receptor V1) [NCBI Gene 84059] {aka FEB4, GPR98, MASS1, USH2B, USH2C, VLGR1}, PCARE (photoreceptor cilium actin regulator) [NCBI Gene 388939] {aka C2orf71, RP54}, CEP250 (centrosomal protein 250) [NCBI Gene 11190] {aka C-NAP1, CEP2, CNAP1, CRDHL2}, WHRN (whirlin) [NCBI Gene 25861] {aka CIP98, DFNB31, PDZD7B, USH2D, WI}, PDZD7 (PDZ domain containing 7) [NCBI Gene 79955] {aka DFNB57, PDZK7}
- **Diseases:** Usher (MESH:D052245), por hipoacusia neurosensorial congenita (MESH:D006319), retinitis pigmentaria (MESH:D012173), disfuncion vestibular (MESH:D015837)
- **Mutations:** p.Glu171Ter

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