Genetic Analysis in a Chinese Deaf-Mute Family with X linked Recessive Inheritance
X连锁隐性遗传聋哑（deaf-mute）家系的遗传学特征分析 Genetic Analysis in a Chinese Deaf-Mute Family with X linked Recessive Inheritance

In studying genetic factors in hearing loss among Chinese hearing-impaired population, a Chinese family with deaf-mute that had been reversion inherited through five generations was found (named pedigree L021). X linked recessive inheritance was hypothesized to be the transmission in this family. A total of 64 members in this family were investigated. Of these, audiometric evaluation was performed on 31 members, including 8 males with deaf-mute. Most affected individuals showed deafness or profound sensorineural hearing loss. Blood samples were obtained from 31 consented individuals in this family. Pedigree analysis indicates a X-linked recessive inheritance pattern in pedigree L021. The pedigree described herein provides an excellent model for further study on the molecular mechanism of congenital deaf-mute.