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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Impact of early enzyme-replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis VI: results of a long-term follow-up of Brazilian siblings

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Author(s):
Franco, J. F. [1] ; Soares, D. C. [1] ; Torres, L. C. [2] ; Leal, G. N. [1] ; Cunha, M. T. [1] ; Honjo, R. S. [1] ; Bertola, D. R. [1] ; Kim, C. A. [1]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med, Hosp Clin, Unidade Genet, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Inst Med Integral Prof Fernando Figueira, Lab Pesquisa Translac, Recife, PE - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Genetics and Molecular Research; v. 15, n. 1 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 6
Abstract

Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS VI) is an autosomal recessive multisystem lysosomal storage disorder, which is characterized by the deficiency of the enzyme arylsulfatase B encoded by the ARSB gene. Treatment of this disease with enzyme-replacement therapy (ERT) improves the clinical status of and generates hope for MPS VI patients. However, only few reports on patients with MPS VI treated before 5 years of age have been published. Thus, the objective of this study was to compare the clinical parameters of two sisters affected by MPS VI who started ERT at different ages (9 years and 1 year 5 months, respectively) and to determine the most relevant clinical impacts of early treatment after 85 months of evaluation. The treatment was well tolerated by both siblings. ERT in the younger sibling resulted in increased growth, an improved 6-minute walk test, less coarse face, slower progression of cardiac valve disease, and the absence of compressive myelopathy compared to that in her older sister. On the other hand, the older sibling had typical MPS VI phenotypic features before the commencement of ERT. Corneal clouding, clawed hands, and progressive skeletal changes were observed in both siblings despite the treatment. Both siblings displayed reduced frequencies of upper respiratory infections and apnea indices. This study emphasizes that early diagnosis and treatment of MPS VI are critical for a better disease outcome and to enhance the quality of life for these patients. (AU)