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Purpose <p>Genetic diagnosis is increasingly crucial in medically assisted reproduction (MAR), enabling identification of infertility causes and guiding personalized treatments. This study investigates the genetic basis of empty follicle syndrome (EFS) in two independent consanguineous Algerian families with primary infertility.</p> Methods <p>Exome sequencing and in silico analysis of a comprehensive infertility gene panel were performed on two index cases. Variants were prioritized based on gene-disease relationships. The identified <i>ZP1</i> variant was further analyzed by 3D protein modeling. A literature review was conducted in order to compare genotype–phenotype correlations for <i>ZP1</i>, <i>ZP2</i>, <i>ZP3</i>, and <i>ZP4</i> variants.</p> Results <p>Both patients and two affected siblings harbored a homozygous <i>ZP1</i> c.1097G &gt; A p.(Arg366Gln) variant inherited from both heterozygous parents. This previously described variant appears to be recurrent in North African populations. Structural modeling supported its pathogenic effect, as it likely disrupts zona pellucida structure, essential for oocyte protection and fertilization. Literature review showed that phenotypes varied among reported <i>ZP1</i> mutations, ranging from complete EFS to cases with successful pregnancies. Comparative analysis of <i>ZP2</i>, <i>ZP3</i>, and <i>ZP4</i> variants highlighted their critical but distinct roles in oocyte biology.</p> Conclusions <p>The recurrent <i>ZP1</i> c.1097G &gt; A&#xa0;p.(Arg366Gln) variant contributes to EFS in consanguineous North African families. Genetic diagnosis using targeted gene panels is valuable for personalized infertility care and counseling. Further research into genotype–phenotype relationships and therapeutic approaches is needed to improve management of ZP-related infertility.</p>

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A recurrent North African ZP1 variant and a literature review of genotype–phenotype correlations in ZP-related infertility

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    2026年4月30日

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  • Besma Hibat Allah Nourine,
  • Leyla Ounis,
  • Cécile Lang,
  • Laura Feyereisen,
  • Abdelali Zoghmar,
  • Houssem Eddine Milat,
  • Leila Rouabah,
  • Claudine Mayer,
  • Stéphane Viville

摘要

Purpose

Genetic diagnosis is increasingly crucial in medically assisted reproduction (MAR), enabling identification of infertility causes and guiding personalized treatments. This study investigates the genetic basis of empty follicle syndrome (EFS) in two independent consanguineous Algerian families with primary infertility.

Methods

Exome sequencing and in silico analysis of a comprehensive infertility gene panel were performed on two index cases. Variants were prioritized based on gene-disease relationships. The identified ZP1 variant was further analyzed by 3D protein modeling. A literature review was conducted in order to compare genotype–phenotype correlations for ZP1, ZP2, ZP3, and ZP4 variants.

Results

Both patients and two affected siblings harbored a homozygous ZP1 c.1097G > A p.(Arg366Gln) variant inherited from both heterozygous parents. This previously described variant appears to be recurrent in North African populations. Structural modeling supported its pathogenic effect, as it likely disrupts zona pellucida structure, essential for oocyte protection and fertilization. Literature review showed that phenotypes varied among reported ZP1 mutations, ranging from complete EFS to cases with successful pregnancies. Comparative analysis of ZP2, ZP3, and ZP4 variants highlighted their critical but distinct roles in oocyte biology.

Conclusions

The recurrent ZP1 c.1097G > A p.(Arg366Gln) variant contributes to EFS in consanguineous North African families. Genetic diagnosis using targeted gene panels is valuable for personalized infertility care and counseling. Further research into genotype–phenotype relationships and therapeutic approaches is needed to improve management of ZP-related infertility.