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Emily C Rose1, Cristina Amat di San Filippo, Uzochi C Ndukwe Erlingsson

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Primary carnitine deficiency, caused by faulty SLC22A5 gene transporters, impairs fatty acid oxidation. Asymptomatic mothers show higher residual carnitine transport than symptomatic patients, linked to specific gene mutations.

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  • Biochemistry
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  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Primary carnitine deficiency results from OCTN2 transporter defects (SLC22A5 gene), impairing fatty acid oxidation and causing severe health issues.
  • Asymptomatic mothers of infants identified via newborn screening may have undiagnosed primary carnitine deficiency.
  • Understanding genotype-phenotype correlations is crucial for managing this genetic disorder.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate SLC22A5 gene mutations and carnitine transport in symptomatic patients and asymptomatic mothers.
  • To differentiate carnitine transport capabilities between symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals with primary carnitine deficiency.
  • To correlate specific mutation types with disease presentation and carrier status.

Main Methods:

  • Fibroblast cell cultures from symptomatic patients and asymptomatic women were used to assess carnitine transport.
  • DNA sequencing of the SLC22A5 gene was performed to identify mutations.
  • Mutant SLC22A5 genes were expressed in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells to evaluate carnitine transport function.

Main Results:

  • Carnitine transport was significantly reduced in all primary carnitine deficiency patients.
  • Asymptomatic women exhibited significantly higher carnitine transport than symptomatic patients.
  • Nonsense mutations were more frequent in symptomatic patients, while missense mutations often retained partial transport activity.

Conclusions:

  • Asymptomatic carriers possess higher residual carnitine transport activity compared to symptomatic patients.
  • The presence of at least one missense mutation may explain the milder phenotype in asymptomatic women.
  • This highlights the importance of carrier screening and understanding residual transporter function in primary carnitine deficiency.