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KMID : 1189120140110010022
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대한의학유전학회지
2014 Volume.11 No. 1 p.22 ~ p.26
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Identification of Two Novel BCKDHB Mutations in Korean Siblings with Maple Syrup Urine Disease Showing Mild Clinical Presentation
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Ko Jung-Min
Shin Choong-Ho
Yang Sei-Won
Cheong Hae-Il
Song Jung-Han
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Abstract
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Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a disorder that involves the metabolism of branched chain amino acids, arising from a defect in branched-chain ${\alpha}$ 수식 이미지-keto acid dehydrogenase complex. Mutations have been identified in the BCKDHA, BCKDHB, or DBT genes, which encode different subunits of the BCKDH complex. Although encephalopathy and progressive neurodegeneration are its major manifestations, the severity of the disease may range from the severe classic type to milder intermediate variants. We report two Korean siblings with the milder intermediate MSUD who were diagnosed with MSUD by a combination of newborn screening tests using tandem mass spectrometry and family genetic screening for MSUD. At diagnosis, the patients’ plasma levels were elevated for leucine, isoleucine, valine, and alloisoleucine, and branched-chain ${\alpha}$ 수식 이미지-keto acids and branched-chain ${\alpha}$ 수식 이미지-hydroxy acids were detected in their urine. BCKDHA, BCKDHB, and DBT analysis was performed, and two novel mutations were identified in BCKDHB. Our patients were thought to have the milder intermediate variant of MSUD, rather than the classic form. Although MSUD is a typical metabolic disease with poor prognosis, better outcomes can be expected if early diagnosis and prompt management are provided, particularly for milder forms of the disease.
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KEYWORD
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Maple syrup urine disease, BCKDHB, Novel mutation, Korean
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