Spontaneous Mutation

julie

New member
It's scary, but it can happen. Looking back into how things evolve and change over time.

The thing is, these mutations came from SOMEWHERE, and it only makes sence that they have "become" over time. So, yes, I personally believe that spontaneous mutations DO exist.
 

julie

New member
It's scary, but it can happen. Looking back into how things evolve and change over time.

The thing is, these mutations came from SOMEWHERE, and it only makes sence that they have "become" over time. So, yes, I personally believe that spontaneous mutations DO exist.
 

julie

New member
It's scary, but it can happen. Looking back into how things evolve and change over time.

The thing is, these mutations came from SOMEWHERE, and it only makes sence that they have "become" over time. So, yes, I personally believe that spontaneous mutations DO exist.
 

julie

New member
It's scary, but it can happen. Looking back into how things evolve and change over time.

The thing is, these mutations came from SOMEWHERE, and it only makes sence that they have "become" over time. So, yes, I personally believe that spontaneous mutations DO exist.
 

julie

New member
It's scary, but it can happen. Looking back into how things evolve and change over time.

The thing is, these mutations came from SOMEWHERE, and it only makes sence that they have "become" over time. So, yes, I personally believe that spontaneous mutations DO exist.
 

julie

New member
It's scary, but it can happen. Looking back into how things evolve and change over time.

The thing is, these mutations came from SOMEWHERE, and it only makes sence that they have "become" over time. So, yes, I personally believe that spontaneous mutations DO exist.
 

StevenKeiles

New member
Well it is nice to have a molecular biologist amonst the group. Now I have to make sure I am on my toes. Spontaneous mutations or de novo mutation do occur in all diseases. In some genes it is more common. About 1/3 of all cases of Duchennes muscular dystropy and hemophilia are caused by de novo mutations. In CF it is generally considered extremely rare. However, based on my experience I would say this is not that rare. I know if two cases, which out of only a few thousand cases with family studies would be an extrememly high mutation rate. As I said in an earlier post, 1 in 10,000 would be considered a high rate.

It is also possible that a deletion could be present and make a mutation appear as a homozygote, It is also very likely that your husband does carry another mutation. We have seen this happen in many families and I would say if there is another mutation in the family this is the most likely scenario.

Steve
 

StevenKeiles

New member
Well it is nice to have a molecular biologist amonst the group. Now I have to make sure I am on my toes. Spontaneous mutations or de novo mutation do occur in all diseases. In some genes it is more common. About 1/3 of all cases of Duchennes muscular dystropy and hemophilia are caused by de novo mutations. In CF it is generally considered extremely rare. However, based on my experience I would say this is not that rare. I know if two cases, which out of only a few thousand cases with family studies would be an extrememly high mutation rate. As I said in an earlier post, 1 in 10,000 would be considered a high rate.

It is also possible that a deletion could be present and make a mutation appear as a homozygote, It is also very likely that your husband does carry another mutation. We have seen this happen in many families and I would say if there is another mutation in the family this is the most likely scenario.

Steve
 

StevenKeiles

New member
Well it is nice to have a molecular biologist amonst the group. Now I have to make sure I am on my toes. Spontaneous mutations or de novo mutation do occur in all diseases. In some genes it is more common. About 1/3 of all cases of Duchennes muscular dystropy and hemophilia are caused by de novo mutations. In CF it is generally considered extremely rare. However, based on my experience I would say this is not that rare. I know if two cases, which out of only a few thousand cases with family studies would be an extrememly high mutation rate. As I said in an earlier post, 1 in 10,000 would be considered a high rate.

It is also possible that a deletion could be present and make a mutation appear as a homozygote, It is also very likely that your husband does carry another mutation. We have seen this happen in many families and I would say if there is another mutation in the family this is the most likely scenario.

Steve
 

StevenKeiles

New member
Well it is nice to have a molecular biologist amonst the group. Now I have to make sure I am on my toes. Spontaneous mutations or de novo mutation do occur in all diseases. In some genes it is more common. About 1/3 of all cases of Duchennes muscular dystropy and hemophilia are caused by de novo mutations. In CF it is generally considered extremely rare. However, based on my experience I would say this is not that rare. I know if two cases, which out of only a few thousand cases with family studies would be an extrememly high mutation rate. As I said in an earlier post, 1 in 10,000 would be considered a high rate.

It is also possible that a deletion could be present and make a mutation appear as a homozygote, It is also very likely that your husband does carry another mutation. We have seen this happen in many families and I would say if there is another mutation in the family this is the most likely scenario.

Steve
 

StevenKeiles

New member
Well it is nice to have a molecular biologist amonst the group. Now I have to make sure I am on my toes. Spontaneous mutations or de novo mutation do occur in all diseases. In some genes it is more common. About 1/3 of all cases of Duchennes muscular dystropy and hemophilia are caused by de novo mutations. In CF it is generally considered extremely rare. However, based on my experience I would say this is not that rare. I know if two cases, which out of only a few thousand cases with family studies would be an extrememly high mutation rate. As I said in an earlier post, 1 in 10,000 would be considered a high rate.

It is also possible that a deletion could be present and make a mutation appear as a homozygote, It is also very likely that your husband does carry another mutation. We have seen this happen in many families and I would say if there is another mutation in the family this is the most likely scenario.

Steve
 

StevenKeiles

New member
Well it is nice to have a molecular biologist amonst the group. Now I have to make sure I am on my toes. Spontaneous mutations or de novo mutation do occur in all diseases. In some genes it is more common. About 1/3 of all cases of Duchennes muscular dystropy and hemophilia are caused by de novo mutations. In CF it is generally considered extremely rare. However, based on my experience I would say this is not that rare. I know if two cases, which out of only a few thousand cases with family studies would be an extrememly high mutation rate. As I said in an earlier post, 1 in 10,000 would be considered a high rate.

It is also possible that a deletion could be present and make a mutation appear as a homozygote, It is also very likely that your husband does carry another mutation. We have seen this happen in many families and I would say if there is another mutation in the family this is the most likely scenario.

Steve
 

ktsmom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vmhoward</b></i>

my son, not my daughter, (although my daughter is also a carrier) is a carrier for DF508</end quote></div>


Victoria I think okok was asking me since I hijacked your thread with my own fears about my daughter. The answer is we don't know her carrier status because literally 3 adults could not hold her down for the blood draw. It was so traumatic for her that I have been afraid to try again. Doc doesn't care about it enough to prescribe a baby valium or something to get the blood draw done (her sweat test was a 34).

Anyway Victoria back to you; let us know!
 

ktsmom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vmhoward</b></i>

my son, not my daughter, (although my daughter is also a carrier) is a carrier for DF508</end quote></div>


Victoria I think okok was asking me since I hijacked your thread with my own fears about my daughter. The answer is we don't know her carrier status because literally 3 adults could not hold her down for the blood draw. It was so traumatic for her that I have been afraid to try again. Doc doesn't care about it enough to prescribe a baby valium or something to get the blood draw done (her sweat test was a 34).

Anyway Victoria back to you; let us know!
 

ktsmom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vmhoward</b></i>

my son, not my daughter, (although my daughter is also a carrier) is a carrier for DF508</end quote></div>


Victoria I think okok was asking me since I hijacked your thread with my own fears about my daughter. The answer is we don't know her carrier status because literally 3 adults could not hold her down for the blood draw. It was so traumatic for her that I have been afraid to try again. Doc doesn't care about it enough to prescribe a baby valium or something to get the blood draw done (her sweat test was a 34).

Anyway Victoria back to you; let us know!
 

ktsmom

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vmhoward</b></i>

my son, not my daughter, (although my daughter is also a carrier) is a carrier for DF508</end quote></div>


Victoria I think okok was asking me since I hijacked your thread with my own fears about my daughter. The answer is we don't know her carrier status because literally 3 adults could not hold her down for the blood draw. It was so traumatic for her that I have been afraid to try again. Doc doesn't care about it enough to prescribe a baby valium or something to get the blood draw done (her sweat test was a 34).

Anyway Victoria back to you; let us know!
 

ktsmom

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vmhoward</b></i>

my son, not my daughter, (although my daughter is also a carrier) is a carrier for DF508</end quote>


Victoria I think okok was asking me since I hijacked your thread with my own fears about my daughter. The answer is we don't know her carrier status because literally 3 adults could not hold her down for the blood draw. It was so traumatic for her that I have been afraid to try again. Doc doesn't care about it enough to prescribe a baby valium or something to get the blood draw done (her sweat test was a 34).

Anyway Victoria back to you; let us know!
 

ktsmom

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>vmhoward</b></i>

my son, not my daughter, (although my daughter is also a carrier) is a carrier for DF508</end quote>


Victoria I think okok was asking me since I hijacked your thread with my own fears about my daughter. The answer is we don't know her carrier status because literally 3 adults could not hold her down for the blood draw. It was so traumatic for her that I have been afraid to try again. Doc doesn't care about it enough to prescribe a baby valium or something to get the blood draw done (her sweat test was a 34).

Anyway Victoria back to you; let us know!
 
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