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Mol Genet Metab ; 142(1): 108476, 2024 May.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38653092

We have identified 200 congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) caused by 189 different gene defects and have proposed a classification system for CDG based on the mode of action. This classification includes 8 categories: 1. Disorders of monosaccharide synthesis and interconversion, 2. Disorders of nucleotide sugar synthesis and transport, 3. Disorders of N-linked protein glycosylation, 4. Disorders of O-linked protein glycosylation, 5. Disorders of lipid glycosylation, 6. Disorders of vesicular trafficking, 7. Disorders of multiple glycosylation pathways and 8. Disorders of glycoprotein/glycan degradation. Additionally, using information from IEMbase, we have described the clinical involvement of 19 organs and systems, as well as essential laboratory investigations for each type of CDG. Neurological, dysmorphic, skeletal, and ocular manifestations were the most prevalent, occurring in 81%, 56%, 53%, and 46% of CDG, respectively. This was followed by digestive, cardiovascular, dermatological, endocrine, and hematological symptoms (17-34%). Immunological, genitourinary, respiratory, psychiatric, and renal symptoms were less frequently reported (8-12%), with hair and dental abnormalities present in only 4-7% of CDG. The information provided in this study, including our proposed classification system for CDG, may be beneficial for healthcare providers caring for individuals with metabolic conditions associated with CDG.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Humans , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/metabolism , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/classification , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/pathology , Glycosylation
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Mol Genet Genomic Med ; 12(4): e2422, 2024 Apr.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38622837

BACKGROUND: Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are a type of inborn error of metabolism (IEM) resulting from defects in glycan synthesis or failed attachment of glycans to proteins or lipids. One rare type of CDG is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous loss-of-function variants in mannosidase alpha class 2B member 2 (MAN2B2). To date, only two cases of MAN2B2-CDG have been reported worldwide. METHODS: Trio whole-exome sequencing (Trio-WES) was conducted to screen for candidate variants. N-glycan profiles were measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). MAN2B2 expression was evaluated by western blotting. MX dynamin like GTPase 1 (MX1) function was estimated via Thogoto virus (THOV) minireplicon assay. RESULTS: Trio-WES identified compound heterozygous MAN2B2 (hg19, NM_015274.1) variants (c.384G>T; c.926T>A) in a CDG patient. This patient exhibited metabolic abnormalities, symptoms of digestive tract dysfunction, infection, dehydration, and seizures. Novel immune dysregulation characterized by abnormal lymphocytes and immunoglobulin was observed. The MAN2B2 protein level was not affected, while LC-MS/MS showed obvious disruption of N-glycans and N-linked glycoproteins. CONCLUSION: We described a CDG patient with novel phenotypes and disruptive N-glycan profiling caused by compound heterozygous MAN2B2 variants (c.384G>T; c.926T>A). Our findings broadened both the genetic and clinical spectra of CDG.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Humans , Chromatography, Liquid , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Glycoproteins , Polysaccharides , Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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JCI Insight ; 9(7)2024 Apr 08.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38587076

BACKGROUNDDiagnosis of PMM2-CDG, the most common congenital disorder of glycosylation (CDG), relies on measuring carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT) and genetic testing. CDT tests have false negatives and may normalize with age. Site-specific changes in protein N-glycosylation have not been reported in sera in PMM2-CDG.METHODSUsing multistep mass spectrometry-based N-glycoproteomics, we analyzed sera from 72 individuals to discover and validate glycopeptide alterations. We performed comprehensive tandem mass tag-based discovery experiments in well-characterized patients and controls. Next, we developed a method for rapid profiling of additional samples. Finally, targeted mass spectrometry was used for validation in an independent set of samples in a blinded fashion.RESULTSOf the 3,342 N-glycopeptides identified, patients exhibited decrease in complex-type N-glycans and increase in truncated, mannose-rich, and hybrid species. We identified a glycopeptide from complement C4 carrying the glycan Man5GlcNAc2, which was not detected in controls, in 5 patients with normal CDT results, including 1 after liver transplant and 2 with a known genetic variant associated with mild disease, indicating greater sensitivity than CDT. It was detected by targeted analysis in 2 individuals with variants of uncertain significance in PMM2.CONCLUSIONComplement C4-derived Man5GlcNAc2 glycopeptide could be a biomarker for accurate diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of patients with PMM2-CDG and other CDGs.FUNDINGU54NS115198 (Frontiers in Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation: NINDS; NCATS; Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD; Rare Disorders Consortium Disease Network); K08NS118119 (NINDS); Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics; Rocket Fund; R01DK099551 (NIDDK); Mayo Clinic DERIVE Office; Mayo Clinic Center for Biomedical Discovery; IA/CRC/20/1/600002 (Center for Rare Disease Diagnosis, Research and Training; DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance).


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Phosphotransferases (Phosphomutases)/deficiency , Humans , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/metabolism , Complement C4 , Glycopeptides , Biomarkers , Polysaccharides
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J Biol Chem ; 300(4): 107121, 2024 Apr.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38417795

Cytosolic peptide:N-glycanase (PNGase/NGLY1 in mammals) catalyzes deglycosylation of N-glycans on glycoproteins. A genetic disorder caused by mutations in the NGLY1 gene leads to NGLY1 deficiency with symptoms including motor deficits and neurological problems. Effective therapies have not been established, though, a recent study used the administration of an adeno-associated viral vector expressing human NGLY1 to dramatically rescue motor functions in young Ngly1-/- rats. Thus, early therapeutic intervention may improve symptoms arising from central nervous system dysfunction, and assay methods for measuring NGLY1 activity in biological samples are critical for early diagnostics. In this study, we established an assay system for plate-based detection of endogenous NGLY1 activity using a FRET-based probe. Using this method, we revealed significant changes in NGLY1 activity in rat brains during aging. This novel assay offers reliable disease diagnostics and provides valuable insights into the regulation of PNGase/NGLY1 activity in diverse organisms under different stress conditions.


Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer , Peptide-N4-(N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminyl) Asparagine Amidase , Peptide-N4-(N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminyl) Asparagine Amidase/deficiency , Animals , Peptide-N4-(N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminyl) Asparagine Amidase/metabolism , Peptide-N4-(N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminyl) Asparagine Amidase/genetics , Rats , Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer/methods , Humans , Brain/metabolism , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/metabolism , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Male , Aging/metabolism , HEK293 Cells
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Orphanet J Rare Dis ; 19(1): 39, 2024 Feb 02.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38308356

BACKGROUND: Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are genetic diseases caused by impaired synthesis of glycan moieties linked to glycoconjugates. Phosphomannomutase 2 deficiency (PMM2-CDG), the most frequent CDG, is characterized by prominent neurological involvement. Gait disturbance is a major cause of functional disability in patients with PMM2-CDG. However, no specific gait assessment for PMM2-CDG is available. This study analyses gait-related parameters in PMM2-CDG patients using a standardized clinical assessment and instrumented gait analysis (IGA). RESULTS: Seven adult patients with a molecular diagnosis of PMM2-CDG were followed-up from February 2021 to December 2022 and compared to a group of healthy control (HC) subjects, matched for age and sex. Standardized assessment of disease severity including ataxia and peripheral neuropathy along with isometric muscle strength and echo-biometry measurements at lower limbs were performed. IGA spatiotemporal parameters were obtained by means of a wearable sensor in basal conditions. PMM2-CDG patients displayed lower gait speed, stride length, cadence and symmetry index, compared to HC. Significant correlations were found among the used clinical scales and between disease severity (NCRS) scores and the gait speed measured by IGA. Variable reduction of knee extension strength and a significant decrease of lower limb muscle thickness with conserved echo intensity were found in PMM2-CDG compared to HC. CONCLUSIONS: The study elucidates different components of gait disturbance in PMM2-CDG patients and shows advantages of using wearable sensor-based IGA in this frame. IGA parameters may potentially serve as quantitative measures for follow-up or outcome quantification in PMM2-CDG.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Phosphotransferases (Phosphomutases) , Adult , Humans , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Feasibility Studies , Phosphotransferases (Phosphomutases)/genetics , Gait , Immunoglobulin A
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Arch Pediatr ; 31(2): 124-128, 2024 Feb.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38262859

BACKGROUND: We report the results gathered over 15 years of screening for congenital disorders of glycosylation syndrome (CDGS) in Tunisia according to clinical and biochemical characteristics. METHODS: Our laboratory received 1055 analysis requests from various departments and hospitals, for children with a clinical suspicion of CDGS. The screening was carried out through separation of transferrin isoforms by capillary zone electrophoresis. RESULTS: During the 15-year period, 23 patients were diagnosed with CDGS (19 patients with CDG-Ia, three patients with CDG-IIx, and one patient with CDG-X). These patients included 13 boys and 10 girls aged between 3 months and 13 years, comprising 2.18 % of the total 1055 patients screened. The incidence for CDGS was estimated to be 1:23,720 live births (4.21 per 100,000) in Tunisia. The main clinical symptoms related to clinical disease state in newborn and younger patients were psychomotor retardation (91 %), cerebellar atrophy (91 %), ataxia (61 %), strabismus (48 %), dysmorphic symptoms (52 %), retinitis pigmentosa, cataract (35 %), hypotonia (30 %), and other symptoms. CONCLUSION: In Tunisia, CDGS still remains underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The resemblance to other diseases, especially neurological disorders, and physicians' unawareness of the existence of these diseases are the main reasons for the underdiagnosis. In routine diagnostics, the screening for CDGS by biochemical tests is mandatory to complete the clinical diagnosis.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Child , Male , Infant, Newborn , Female , Humans , Infant , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/epidemiology , Retrospective Studies , Tunisia/epidemiology , Glycosylation , Transferrin/metabolism , Syndrome
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Proteomics Clin Appl ; 18(2): e2300040, 2024 Mar.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37876147

PURPOSE: Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are one of the fastest growing groups of inborn errors of metabolism. Despite the availability of next-generation sequencing techniques and advanced methods for evaluation of glycosylation, CDG screening mainly relies on the analysis of serum transferrin (Tf) by isoelectric focusing, HPLC or capillary electrophoresis. The main pitfall of this screening method is the presence of Tf protein variants within the general population. Although reports describe the role of Tf variants leading to falsely abnormal results, their significance in confounding diagnosis in patients with CDG has not been documented so far. Here, we describe two PMM2-CDG cases, in which Tf variants complicated the diagnostic. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: Glycosylation investigations included classical screening techniques (capillary electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing and HPLC of Tf) and various confirmation techniques (two-dimensional electrophoresis, western blot, N-glycome, UPLC-FLR/QTOF MS with Rapifluor). Tf variants were highlighted following neuraminidase treatment. Sequencing of PMM2 was performed. RESULTS: In both patients, Tf screening pointed to CDG-II, while second-line analyses pointed to CDG-I. Tf variants were found in both patients, explaining these discrepancies. PMM2 causative variants were identified in both patients. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: We suggest that a neuraminidase treatment should be performed when a typical CDG Tf pattern is found upon initial screening analysis.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Phosphotransferases (Phosphomutases)/deficiency , Humans , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/complications , Transferrin/genetics , Transferrin/metabolism , Neuraminidase/metabolism , Glycosylation
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Sci Rep ; 13(1): 17648, 2023 10 17.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37848450

Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are rare genetic disorders with a spectrum of clinical manifestations caused by abnormal N-glycosylation of secreted and cell surface proteins. Over 130 genes are implicated and next generation sequencing further identifies potential disease drivers in affected individuals. However, functional testing of these variants is challenging, making it difficult to distinguish pathogenic from non-pathogenic events. Using proximity labelling, we identified OST48 as a protein that transiently interacts with lysyl oxidase (LOX), a secreted enzyme that cross-links the fibrous extracellular matrix. OST48 is a non-catalytic component of the oligosaccharyltransferase (OST) complex, which transfers glycans to substrate proteins. OST48 is encoded by DDOST, and 43 variants of DDOST are described in CDG patients, of which 34 are classified as variants of uncertain clinical significance (VUS). We developed an assay based on LOX N-glycosylation that confirmed two previously characterised DDOST variants as pathogenic. Notably, 39 of the 41 remaining variants did not have impaired activity, but we demonstrated that p.S243F and p.E286del were functionally impaired, consistent with a role in driving CDG in those patients. Thus, we describe a rapid assay for functional testing of clinically relevant CDG variants to complement genome sequencing and support clinical diagnosis of affected individuals.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Humans , Glycosylation , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Clinical Relevance , Base Sequence , Membrane Proteins/genetics , Membrane Proteins/metabolism
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Mol Genet Metab ; 140(3): 107682, 2023 11.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37597336

We report a patient with an extremely rare, combined diagnosis of PMM2-CDG and hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI). By comparing with other patients, under-galactosylation was identified as a feature of HFI. Fructose/sorbitol/sucrose restriction was initiated right afterwards. The patient is at the mild end of the PMM2-CDG spectrum, raising the question of sorbitol's role in the pathogenesis of PMM2-CDG and whether fructose/sorbitol/sucrose restriction could benefit other PMM2-CDG patients. Additionally, epalrestat, an emerging potential PMM2-CDG therapy, may benefit HFI patients.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Fructose Intolerance , Phosphotransferases (Phosphomutases) , Humans , Fructose Intolerance/diagnosis , Fructose Intolerance/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Fructose/therapeutic use , Sorbitol/therapeutic use , Sucrose/therapeutic use
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Orphanet J Rare Dis ; 18(1): 247, 2023 08 29.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37644541

Congenital disorders of glycosylation are a group of more than 160 rare genetic defects in protein and lipid glycosylation. Since the first clinical report in 1980 of PMM2-CDG, the most common CDG worldwide, research made great strides, but nearly all of them are still missing a cure. CDG diagnosis has been at a rapid pace since the introduction of whole-exome/whole-genome sequencing as a diagnostic tool. Here, we retrace the history of CDG by analyzing all the patents associated with the topic. To this end, we explored the Espacenet database, extracted a list of patents, and then divided them into three major groups: (1) Drugs/therapeutic approaches for CDG, (2) Drug delivery tools for CDG, (3) Diagnostic tools for CDG. Despite the enormous scientific progress experienced in the last 30 years, diagnostic tools, drugs, and biomarkers are still urgently needed.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Narration , Humans , Glycosylation , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Databases, Factual , Exome
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Mol Genet Metab ; 140(3): 107688, 2023 11.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37647829

Biallelic pathogenic variants in PGAP3 cause a rare glycosylphosphatidyl-inositol biogenesis disorder, PGAP3-CDG. This multisystem condition presents with a predominantly neurological phenotype, including developmental delay, intellectual disability, seizures, and hyperphosphatemia. Here, we summarized the phenotype of sixty-five individuals including six unreported individuals from our CDG natural history study with a confirmed PGAP3-CDG diagnosis. Common additional features found in this disorder included brain malformations, behavioral abnormalities, cleft palate, and characteristic facial features. This report aims to review the genetic and metabolic findings and characterize the disease's phenotype while highlighting the necessary clinical approach to improve the management of this rare CDG.


Abnormalities, Multiple , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Intellectual Disability , Humans , Abnormalities, Multiple/genetics , Glycosylation , Phenotype , Intellectual Disability/genetics , Intellectual Disability/pathology , Seizures , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases/genetics , Receptors, Cell Surface/genetics
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Mol Genet Metab ; 139(2): 107606, 2023 06.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37224763

BACKGROUND: Given the lack of reliable data on the prevalence of bleeding abnormalities and thrombotic episodes in PMM2-CDG patients, and whether coagulation abnormalities change over time, we prospectively collected and reviewed natural history data. Patients with PMM2-CDG often have abnormal coagulation studies due to glycosylation abnormalities but the frequency of complications resulting from these has not been prospectively studied. METHODS: We studied fifty individuals enrolled in the Frontiers in Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation Consortium (FCDGC) natural history study with molecularly confirmed diagnosis of PMM2-CDG. We collected data on prothrombin time (PT), international normalized ratio (INR), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), platelets, factor IX activity (FIX), factor XI activity (FXI), protein C activity (PC), protein S activity (PS) and antithrombin activity (AT). RESULTS: Prothrombotic and antithrombotic factor activities were frequently abnormal in PMM2-CDG patients, including AT, PC, PT, INR, and FXI. AT deficiency was the most common abnormality in 83.3% of patients. AT activity was below 50% in 62.5% of all patients (normal range 80-130%). Interestingly, 16% of the cohort experienced symptoms of spontaneous bleeding and 10% had thrombosis. Stroke-like episodes (SLE) were reported in 18% of patients in our cohort. Based on the linear growth models, on average, patients did not show significant change in AT (n = 48; t(23.8) = 1.75, p = 0.09), FIX (n = 36; t(61) = 1.60, p = 0.12), FXI (n = 39; t(22.8) = 1.88, p = 0.07), PS (n = 25; t(28.8) = 1.08, p = 0.29), PC (n = 38; t(68) = 1.61, p = 0.11), INR (n = 44; t(184) = -1.06, p = 0.29), or PT (n = 43; t(192) = -0.69, p = 0.49) over time. AT activity positively correlated with FIX activity. PS activity was significantly lower in males. CONCLUSION: Based on our natural history data and previous literature, we conclude that caution should be exercised when the AT levels are lower than 65%, as most thrombotic events occur in patients with AT below this level. All five, male PMM2-CDG patients in our cohort who developed thrombosis had abnormal AT levels, ranging between 19% and 63%. Thrombosis was associated with infection in all cases. We did not find significant change in AT levels over time. Several PMM2-CDG patients had an increased bleeding tendency. More long-term follow-up is necessary on coagulation abnormalities and the associated clinical symptoms to provide guidelines for therapy, patient management, and appropriate counseling. SYNOPSIS: Most PMM2-CDG patients display chronic coagulation abnormalities without significant improvement, associated with a frequency of 16% clinical bleeding abnormalities, and 10% thrombotic episodes in patients with severe antithrombin deficiency.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Phosphotransferases (Phosphomutases) , Thrombosis , Humans , Male , Glycosylation , Prospective Studies , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/complications , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Thrombosis/epidemiology , Thrombosis/genetics , Phosphotransferases (Phosphomutases)/genetics , Antithrombins/therapeutic use
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BMC Res Notes ; 16(1): 53, 2023 Apr 17.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37069668

OBJECTIVE: The study of the impact of some inherited defects in glycosylation on the biosynthesis of some lysosomal glycoproteins. Results description: Whole-exome sequencing revealed a homozygous variant; 428G > A; p. (R143K) in SRD5A3 in one patient and a heterozygous one c.46G > A p. (Gly16Arg) in SLC35A2 in the other patient. Both variants were predicted to be likely pathogenic. Lysosome-associated membrane glycoprotein 2 (LAMP2) immunodetection in both cases showed a truncated form of the protein. Cystinosin (CTN) protein appeared as normal and truncated forms in both patients in ratios of the mature to truncated forms of CTN were lower than the control. The levels of the truncated forms of both cellular proteins were higher in the SRD5A3-CDG case compared to the SLC35A2-CDG case. The tetrameric form of cathepsin C (CTSC) was expressed at low levels in both cases with congenital disorder of glycosylation (CDG). SLC35A2-CDG patient had one extra-unknown band while SRD5A3-CDG patient had a missing band of CTSC forms. The expression patterns of lysosomal glycoproteins could be different between different types of CDG.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Humans , Glycosylation , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/metabolism , Glycoproteins/genetics , Glycoproteins/metabolism , Homozygote , Lysosomes/metabolism , Lysosomes/pathology , Mutation
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J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab ; 36(6): 530-538, 2023 Jun 27.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37042760

OBJECTIVES: Congenital Glycosylation Disorders (CDG) are a large group of inherited metabolic diseases with multi-organ involvement. Herein, we aimed to expand the clinical characteristics of patients with CDG based on our experience with diagnoses and follow-up of CDG patients from different subtypes. METHODS: The clinical and laboratory findings from the last 15 years were reviewed retrospectively in Ege University Child Metabolism and Nutrition Department. RESULTS: There were 8 (57.2 %) females and 6 (42.8 %) males. Diagnoses of the patients were PMM2-CDG (n=4), PGM1-CDG (n=2), DPAGT1-CDG (n=2), SRD5A3-CDG (n=2), MPI-CDG (n=1), POMT2-CDG (n=1), B3GALNT2-CDG (n=1), DPM1-CDG (n=1). The clinical findings of the patients were dysmorphia (85.7 %), developmental delay (85.7 %), intellectual disability (85.7 %), ocular abnormalities (64.2 %), skeletal malformations (64.2 %), failure to thrive (57.1 %), microcephaly (57.1 %), hepatomegaly (35.7 %), hearing loss (35.7 %), seizures (28.5 %), gastrointestinal symptoms (21.4 %), endocrine abnormalities (21.4 %), and cardiac abnormalities (7.1 %). Laboratory findings were abnormal TIEF (92.8 %), abnormal liver enzymes (64.2 %), decreased protein C (64.2 %), decreased antithrombin III (64.2 %), decreased protein S (42.8 %), hypogammaglobulinemia (35.7 %), cerebellar hypoplasia (28.5 %), CK elevation (7.1 %), and hypoglycemia (7.1 %). CONCLUSIONS: This study contributes to the literature by sharing our ultra-rare DPM1-CDG case with less than 20 cases in the literature and expanding the clinical and molecular characteristics of other CDG patients. Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, short stature, hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency, hypogammaglobulinemia, pericardial effusion, elevated CK, congenital myasthenia, and anorectal malformation were unique findings that were observed. Cerebello-ocular findings accompanying multi-organ involvement were an essential clue for a possible CDG.


Agammaglobulinemia , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Hypoglycemia , N-Acetylgalactosaminyltransferases , Male , Child , Female , Humans , Follow-Up Studies , Retrospective Studies , Glycosylation , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Membrane Proteins/genetics , 3-Oxo-5-alpha-Steroid 4-Dehydrogenase , N-Acetylgalactosaminyltransferases/metabolism
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Epilepsy Behav ; 142: 109214, 2023 05.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37086590

Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are a group of rare inherited metabolic disorders caused by defects in various defects of protein or lipid glycosylation pathways. The symptoms and signs of CDG usually develop in infancy. Epilepsy is commonly observed in CDG individuals and is often a presenting symptom. These epilepsies can present across the lifespan, share features of refractoriness to antiseizure medications, and are often associated with comorbid developmental delay, psychomotor regression, intellectual disability, and behavioral problems. In this review, we discuss CDG and infantile epilepsy, focusing on an overview of clinical manifestations and electroencephalographic features. Finally, we propose a tiered approach that will permit a clinician to systematically investigate and identify CDG earlier, and furthermore, to provide genetic counseling for the family.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Epilepsy , Intellectual Disability , Humans , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/complications , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Epilepsy/diagnosis , Glycosylation , Intellectual Disability/complications , Electroencephalography/adverse effects
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Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi ; 25(2): 223-228, 2023 Feb 15.
Article Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36854702

Phosphomannomutase 2 deficiency is the most common form of N-glycosylation disorders and is also known as phosphomannomutase 2-congenital disorder of glycosylation (PMM2-CDG). It is an autosomal recessive disease with multi-system involvements and is caused by mutations in the PMM2 gene (OMIM: 601785), with varying severities in individuals. At present, there is still no specific therapy for PMM2-CDG, and early identification, early diagnosis, and early treatment can effectively prolong the life span of pediatric patients. This article reviews the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of PMM2-CDG.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Humans , Child , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/therapy , Mutation
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J Inherit Metab Dis ; 46(1): 92-100, 2023 01.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36214423

Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are a group of heterogeneous inherited metabolic disorders affecting posttranslational protein modification. DDOST-CDG, caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in DDOST which encodes dolichyl-diphospho-oligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase, a subunit of N-glycosylation oligosaccharyltransferase (OST) complex, is an ultra-rare condition that has been described in two patients only. The main clinical features in the two reported patients include profound developmental delay, failure to thrive, and hypotonia. In addition, both patients had abnormal transferrin glycosylation. Here, we report an 18-year-old male who presented with moderate developmental delay, progressive opsoclonus, myoclonus, ataxia, tremor, and dystonia. Biochemical studies by carbohydrate deficient transferrin analysis showed a type I CDG pattern. Exome sequencing identified compound heterozygous variants in DDOST: a maternally inherited variant, c.1142dupT (p.Leu381Phefs*11), and a paternally inherited variant, c.661 T > C (p.Ser221Pro). Plasma N-glycan profiling showed mildly increased small high mannose glycans including Man0-5 GlcNAc2, a pattern consistent with what was previously reported in DDOST-CDG or defects in other subunits of OST complex. Western blot analysis on patient's fibroblasts revealed decreased expression of DDOST and reduced intracellular N-glycosylation, as evident by the biomarkers ICAM-1 and LAMP2. Our study highlights the clinical variability, expands the clinical and biochemical phenotypes, and describes new genotype, which all are essential for diagnosing and managing patients with DDOST-CDG.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Movement Disorders , Male , Humans , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/pathology , Glycosylation , Phenotype , Genotype
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Adv Neurobiol ; 29: 219-253, 2023.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36255677

The chapter is devoted to neurological aspects of congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG). At the beginning, the various types of CDG with neurological presentation of symptoms are summarized. Then, the occurrence of various neurological constellation of abnormalities (for example: epilepsy, brain anomalies on neuroimaging, ataxia, stroke-like episodes, autistic features) in different CDG types are discussed followed by data on possible biomarkers and limited treatment options.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Epilepsy , Humans , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Glycosylation , Biomarkers
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Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35674301

BACKGROUND: Congenital disorder of glycosylation caused by mutation of the DOLK(DOLK-CDG) is a group of rare autosomal recessive diseases with an early-onset age and poor prognosis. DOLK-CDG can cause the dysfunction of multiple systems and organs such as the heart, skin, nerves, and bones. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a child with DOLK-CDG diagnosed and treated in the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University. The child was born with neonatal asphyxia, Ichthyoid rash, and congenital heart disease. His fingers of both the hands looked like lotus roots, and the palm and foot were covered by a white membrane. He was hospitalized with a severe infection at 4 months after birth. Physical examination showed that he was complicated with development delay and hypotonia. He experienced convulsions 1 hour after admission and died of multiple organ failure 2 hours after admission. Blood samples were taken for genetic testing before the child died. The results showed that there was a novel compound heterozygous mutation in DOLK, c.1268C>G (P.P423R) and c.1581_1583del (P.527_528del). CONCLUSION: This mutation is new and not included in the human gene mutation library. The discovery of the novel mutation broadened the mutation spectrum of DOLK. At the same time, we sorted out the DOLK-CDG gene mutation sites and related clinical manifestations reported by August 2021 through a literature review.


Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation , Male , Infant, Newborn , Child , Humans , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/complications , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/diagnosis , Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation/genetics , Genetic Testing , Phosphotransferases (Alcohol Group Acceptor)/genetics , Mutation
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