Background: Craniofacial morphogenesis is the result of an intricate multistep network of tightly controlled spatial and temporal signalling that involves several molecules and transcription factors organized into highly coordinated pathways. Any alteration in even one step of this delicate process can lead to congenital malformations such as cleft palate. One of the first steps in embryonal orofacial development is the migration of cells from the neural crests to the branchial arches. Next, the cells have to proliferate, differentiate, move and connect to each other in order to correctly form the palate. Cell contraction, promoted by the interaction of non-muscle myosin II and actin A, is a crucial step in morphogenesis and is regulated by ROCK1 protein. Methods: A family-based association study was carried out in order to verify whether or not genetic variants of ROCK1 were associated with non-syndromic cleft palate (nsCP). Two cohorts from Italy and Iran, a total of 189 nsCP cases and their parents were enrolled. Results: The rs35996865-G allele was under-transmitted in cases of nsCP [P =.006, odds ratio (OR) = 0.63 (95% CI 0.45-0.88)]. Conclusion: This investigation reveals for the first time data supporting a role for ROCK1 in nsCP aetiology.

ROCK1 is associated with non-syndromic cleft palate

Cura F.
Methodology
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Carinci F.
Funding Acquisition
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Lauritano D.
Penultimo
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2020

Abstract

Background: Craniofacial morphogenesis is the result of an intricate multistep network of tightly controlled spatial and temporal signalling that involves several molecules and transcription factors organized into highly coordinated pathways. Any alteration in even one step of this delicate process can lead to congenital malformations such as cleft palate. One of the first steps in embryonal orofacial development is the migration of cells from the neural crests to the branchial arches. Next, the cells have to proliferate, differentiate, move and connect to each other in order to correctly form the palate. Cell contraction, promoted by the interaction of non-muscle myosin II and actin A, is a crucial step in morphogenesis and is regulated by ROCK1 protein. Methods: A family-based association study was carried out in order to verify whether or not genetic variants of ROCK1 were associated with non-syndromic cleft palate (nsCP). Two cohorts from Italy and Iran, a total of 189 nsCP cases and their parents were enrolled. Results: The rs35996865-G allele was under-transmitted in cases of nsCP [P =.006, odds ratio (OR) = 0.63 (95% CI 0.45-0.88)]. Conclusion: This investigation reveals for the first time data supporting a role for ROCK1 in nsCP aetiology.
2020
Palmieri, A.; Scapoli, L.; Carrozzo, M.; Cura, F.; Morselli, P. G.; Pannuto, L.; Nouri, N.; Carinci, F.; Lauritano, D.; Martinelli, M.
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