Identification of a novel frameshift mutation of human androgen receptor gene in a patient featuring complete androgen insensitivity syndrome

Objective To identify potential mutation of human androgen receptor (AR) gene in a patient with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS).Methods DNA sequences of 8 exons and exon/intron boundaries of the AR gene were amplified with PCR and directly sequenced.Results DNA sequencing revealed a frameshift mutation due to deletion of nucleotide C at position 3507 in exon 6,which gave rise to a stop codon resulting premature termination for translation.Conclusion A novel frameshift mutation in exon 6 of AR gene probably underlies the disease in our patient. Key words: Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome;  Androgen receptor;  Gene mutation; DNA sequencing