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Mitochondrial disease in 22q13 duplication syndrome
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA. REFrye@uams.edu
Journal of Child Neurology
|March 2, 2012
Summary
This study describes a girl with autism spectrum disorder, mitochondrial disease, and a 22q13.1-33 duplication. The findings suggest a link between 22q13 region copy number changes and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Mitochondrial Biology
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with both 22q13 region copy number variations and mitochondrial disease.
- The 22q13 region is implicated in neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first case of a patient with autism spectrum disorder, mitochondrial disease, and a 22q13.1-33 duplication.
- To investigate the potential link between 22q13 region disruption and mitochondrial dysfunction in ASD.
Main Methods:
- Clinical evaluation of a patient with ASD, including developmental assessments and neuroimaging.
- Biochemical analysis of mitochondrial electron transport chain function in patient fibroblasts and muscle tissue.
- Genetic analysis to identify copy number variations in the 22q13 region.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with hypotonia, developmental delays, microcephaly, and dysmorphic features, consistent with 22q13 duplication.
- Unique electron transport chain abnormalities were observed, with significant decreases in specific complexes in fibroblasts and muscle.
- The 22q13.1-33 region encompasses genes critical for mitochondrial function.
Conclusions:
- Disruption of the 22q13 region may contribute to clinical findings in ASD through impaired mitochondrial function.
- A mitochondrial evaluation is recommended for individuals with 22q13 region copy number changes, including Phelan-McDermid syndrome.
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