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Correlation between GLA variants and alpha-Galactosidase A profile in dried blood spot: an observational study in Brazilian patients

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Varela, Patricia [1] ; Mastroianni Kirsztajn, Gianna [2] ; Motta, Fabiana L. [1] ; Martin, Renan P. [1, 3] ; Turaca, Lauro T. [1] ; Ferrer, Henrique L. F. [1] ; Gomes, Caio P. [1] ; Nicolicht, Priscila [1] ; Mara Marins, Maryana [1] ; Pessoa, Juliana G. [1] ; Braga, Marion C. [4] ; D'Almeida, Vania [4] ; Martins, Ana Maria [5] ; Pesquero, Joao B. [1]
Total Authors: 14
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Ctr Res & Mol Diagnost Genet Dis, Dept BioPhys, Rua Pedro de Toledo 669, 9o Andar, BR-04039032 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Dept Med, Div Nephrol, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[3] Johns Hopkins Univ, Sch Med, McKeusick Nathans Inst Genet Med, Baltimore, MD - USA
[4] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Dept Psychobiol, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[5] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Reference Ctr Inborn Errors Metab, Pediat Dept, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: ORPHANET JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES; v. 15, n. 1 JAN 29 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Background Fabry disease is a rare X-linked inherited disorder caused by deficiency of alpha-Galactosidase A. Hundreds of mutations and non-coding haplotypes in the GLA gene have been described; however, many are variants of unknown significance, prompting doubts about the diagnosis and treatment. The alpha-Galactosidase A enzymatic activity in dried blood spot (DBS) samples are widely used for screening purposes; however, even when values below the normal are found, new tests are required to confirm the diagnosis. Here we describe an analysis of GLA variants and their correlation with DBS alpha-Galactosidase A enzymatic activity in a large Brazilian population with Fabry disease symptoms. Results We analyzed GLA variants by DNA sequencing of 803 male patients with suspected Fabry disease or belonging to high-risk populations; in 179 individuals, 58 different exonic variants were detected. From these, 50 are variants described as pathogenic and eight described as variants of unknown significance. The other individuals presented complex non-coding haplotypes or had no variants. Interestingly, the enzymatic activity in DBS was different among pathogenic variants and the other genotypes, including variants of unknown significance; the first presented mean of 12% of residual activity, while the others presented levels above 70% of the activity found in healthy controls. Conclusion The activity of alpha-Galactosidase A in DBS was markedly reduced in males with known pathogenic variants when compared with subjects presenting variants of unknown significance, non-coding haplotypes, or without variants, indicating a possible non-pathogenic potential of these latter genotypes. These findings bring a better understanding about the biochemical results of alpha-Galactosidase A in DBS samples, as well as the possible non-pathogenic potential of non-coding haplotypes and variants of unknown significance in GLA gene. These results certainly will help clinicians to decide about the treatment of patients carrying variants in the gene causing this rare but life-threatening disease. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/23367-0 - Study of the pathophysiological mechanisms of psychiatric disorders in Fabry's disease
Grantee:Patrícia Varela Calais
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 14/27198-8 - Establishment of a center of genetic and molecular research for clinical challenges
Grantee:João Bosco Pesquero
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants