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Mol Genet Metab ; 112(2): 160-70, 2014 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24726177

ABSTRACT

Morquio A (Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA; MPS IVA) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by partial or total deficiency of the enzyme galactosamine-6-sulfate sulfatase (GALNS; also known as N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfate sulfatase) encoded by the GALNS gene. Patients who inherit two mutated GALNS gene alleles have a decreased ability to degrade the glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) keratan sulfate and chondroitin 6-sulfate, thereby causing GAG accumulation within lysosomes and consequently pleiotropic disease. GALNS mutations occur throughout the gene and many mutations are identified only in single patients or families, causing difficulties both in mutation detection and interpretation. In this study, molecular analysis of 163 patients with Morquio A identified 99 unique mutations in the GALNS gene believed to negatively impact GALNS protein function, of which 39 are previously unpublished, together with 26 single-nucleotide polymorphisms. Recommendations for the molecular testing of patients, clear reporting of sequence findings, and interpretation of sequencing data are provided.


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Chondroitinsulfatases/genetics , Chondroitinsulfatases/metabolism , Mucopolysaccharidosis IV/genetics , Mutation , Cells, Cultured , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Genetic Association Studies , Genetic Testing , Genotype , Glycosaminoglycans/metabolism , Humans , Infant , Lysosomes/metabolism , Male , Mucopolysaccharidosis IV/diagnosis , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
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