单位:[1]Department of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.儿科学系华中科技大学同济医学院附属同济医院
The protein PEX26 is involved in the biogenesis and maintenance of peroxisomes, which are organelles within cells. Dysfunction of PEX26 results in peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBDs) complementation group 8 (CG8), leading to Zellweger spectrum disorders (ZSDs). These disorders present as a syndrome with multiple congenital anomalies, varying in clinical severity.We present the case of a 7-month-old boy who exhibited hepatic impairment with hepatomegaly, sensorineural hearing loss, developmental delay, abnormal ossification, and mild craniofacial dysmorphology. Tandem mass spectrometry analysis of plasma isolated from whole blood revealed a significant increase in the levels of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) C26:0, C26:0/C22:0, and C24:0/C22:0, consistent with peroxisomal fatty acid oxidation disorder. Exome sequencing identified two variants in the PEX26 gene (c.347T>C and c.616C>T), with the latter being a suspected pathogenic variation. The variant can lead to a defect in the PEX26 gene, resulting in impaired peroxisome biogenesis, β-oxidation of VLCFAs, and disruption of other biochemical pathways. Ultimately, this cascade of events manifests as ZSDs. Currently, symptomatic supportive treatment is the main approach for managing this condition and regular follow-up is being conducted for the patient.The present study introduces a novel heterozygous variant comprising two previously unidentified variants in the PEX26 gene, thereby expanding the range of known genetic alterations and highlighting the effectiveness of highly efficient exome sequencing in patients with undetermined multiple system dysfunctions.2024 Translational Pediatrics. All rights reserved.
第一作者单位:[1]Department of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Huang Yuan,Liu Lingling,Fang Feng,et al.Identification of a novel heterozygous variant in the PEX26 gene in an infant: a case report[J].TRANSLATIONAL PEDIATRICS.2024,13(1):192-199.doi:10.21037/tp-23-454.
APA:
Huang Yuan,Liu Lingling,Fang Feng,Zhou Hua&Liu Xinglou.(2024).Identification of a novel heterozygous variant in the PEX26 gene in an infant: a case report.TRANSLATIONAL PEDIATRICS,13,(1)
MLA:
Huang Yuan,et al."Identification of a novel heterozygous variant in the PEX26 gene in an infant: a case report".TRANSLATIONAL PEDIATRICS 13..1(2024):192-199