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Biochemical and computational analyses of two phenotypically related GALT mutations (S222N and S135L) that lead to atypical galactosemia.

ABSTRACT: Galactosemia is a metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the GALT gene [1,2]. We encountered a patient heterozygous for a known pathogenic H132Q mutation and a novel S222N variant of unknown significance [3]. Reminiscent of patients with the S135L mutation, our patient had loss of GALT enzyme activity in erythrocytes but a very mild clinical phenotype [3-8]. We performed splicing experiments and computational structural analyses to investigate the role of the novel S222N variant. Alamut software data predicted loss of splicing enhancers for the S222N and S135L mutations [9,10]. A cDNA library was generated from our patient׳s RNA to investigate for splicing errors, but no change in transcript length was seen [3]. In silico structural analysis was performed to investigate enzyme stability and attempt to understand the mechanism of the atypical galactosemia phenotype. Stability results are publicly available in the GALT Protein Database 2.0 [11-14]. Animations were created to give the reader a dynamic view of the enzyme structure and mutation locations. Protein database files and python scripts are included for further investigation.

SUBMITTER: Cocanougher B

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4509990 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Biochemical and computational analyses of two phenotypically related GALT mutations (S222N and S135L) that lead to atypical galactosemia.

Cocanougher Benjamin B Aypar Umut U McDonald Amber A Hasadsri Linda L Bennett Michael J MJ Edward Highsmith W W D׳Aco Kristin K

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Galactosemia is a metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the GALT gene [1,2]. We encountered a patient heterozygous for a known pathogenic H132Q mutation and a novel S222N variant of unknown significance [3]. Reminiscent of patients with the S135L mutation, our patient had loss of GALT enzyme activity in erythrocytes but a very mild clinical phenotype [3-8]. We performed splicing experiments and computational structural analyses to investigate the role of the novel S222N variant. Alamut softw ...[more]

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Project description:IntroductionClassic galactosemia is a disorder of the galactose metabolism and is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease. It is caused by a complete or severe deficiency of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GALT), and in rare cases, atypical galactosemia can manifest at older ages. Wilson disease (WD) is a disorder of the copper metabolism that, like galactosemia, is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease. Hepatic, neurological, or psychiatric symptoms can be seen, independently or in combination, and symptoms vary from family to family. We present here a patient diagnosed with both WD and galactosemia.Case presentationA 6-year-old girl was referred to our center with elevated transaminase levels and hepatosplenomegaly. The child, birthweight of 2,200 g, was born to first-degree consanguineous parents after a full-term uneventful pregnancy and was hospitalized in the neonatal period due to indirect hyperbilirubinemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhea lasting 2 weeks, and elevated liver enzymes. Hepatosplenomegaly was evident at the time of admission, a cataract was detected, and a neuropsychiatric evaluation revealed borderline mental capacity, as well as cognitive and speech retardation. Metabolic investigations revealed no specific findings other than trace positivity of reducing substances in the urine. A liver biopsy revealed copper accumulation in hepatocytes and low ceruloplasmin levels. Although WD was suspected in the patient, this diagnosis did not explain the intellectual disability, behavioral disorder, or cataract findings. A genetic analysis revealed homozygous mutations in the ATP7B and GALT genes. The galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase enzyme level was found to be low, and the patient was diagnosed with coexisting WD and galactosemia.ConclusionCoexistences of rare genetically transmitted diseases can be seen in countries where consanguineous marriages are common (Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, etc.), as in our country, Turkey.

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Biochemical and computational analyses of two phenotypically related GALT mutations (S222N and S135L) that lead to atypical galactosemia.

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Biochemical and computational analyses of two phenotypically related GALT mutations (S222N and S135L) that lead to atypical galactosemia.

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