| Treatment of Niemann-Pick disease type C in two children with miglustat: initial responses and maintenance of effects over 1 year. | |
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PMID: 17603755 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Niemann-Pick disease type C (NP-C) is a lipid storage disorder characterized by the accumulation of unesterified cholesterol and glycolipids in the lysosomal/late endosomal system of certain cells in the central nervous system (CNS) and visceral organs. Clinical symptoms include progressive neurological deterioration and visceral organomegaly. Miglustat, a small iminosugar molecule approved for the treatment of Gaucher disease, reversibly inhibits glucosylceramide synthase, which catalyses the first committed step in glycosphingolipid synthesis. The physicochemical properties of miglustat allow it to cross the blood-brain barrier and suggest possible benefits in lysosomal storage diseases affecting the CNS. Here, we present findings in two children with NP-C, aged 14 years (patient 1) and 9 years (patient 2), treated with miglustat for 1 year. Before treatment, patient 1 presented with severe difficulties in swallowing and walking, and patient 2 with problems mostly affecting communication and social interaction. Videofluoroscopic studies in patient 1 demonstrated a substantial improvement in swallowing by month 6 of treatment, and ambulation index measurements indicated improved walking. Mini Mental-State Examination (MMSE) assessments in patient 2 showed cognitive improvement by month 6, which was sustained up to month 12. Liver/spleen volume and plasma chitotriosidase activities were stabilized in both cases. There was no weight loss during treatment. Patient 1 experienced severe but self-limiting paresthesia, which was not associated with peripheral neuropathy. We conclude that miglustat can provide therapeutic benefits in CNS symptoms and allows stabilization of systemic disease in childhood-onset NP-C. Further follow-up is crucial to determine the long-term maintenance of these effects. |
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Authors:
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Y-H Chien; N-C Lee; L-K Tsai; A-C Huang; S-F Peng; S-J Chen; W-L Hwu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2007-06-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of inherited metabolic disease Volume: 30 ISSN: 1573-2665 ISO Abbreviation: J. Inherit. Metab. Dis. Publication Date: 2007 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-10 Completed Date: 2007-10-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7910918 Medline TA: J Inherit Metab Dis Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 826 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medical Genetics and Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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1-Deoxynojirimycin
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analogs & derivatives*,
pharmacology,
therapeutic use Adolescent Child Cognition / drug effects Deglutition / drug effects Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology, therapeutic use* Glucosyltransferases / antagonists & inhibitors*, metabolism Humans Interpersonal Relations Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C / drug therapy*, enzymology, physiopathology, psychology Recovery of Function / drug effects Severity of Illness Index Time Factors Treatment Outcome Verbal Behavior / drug effects Walking |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Enzyme Inhibitors; 0/miglustat; 19130-96-2/1-Deoxynojirimycin; EC 2.4.1.-/Glucosyltransferases; EC 2.4.1.80/ceramide glucosyltransferase |
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