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Sivera Mascaró R, García Sobrino T, Horga Hernández A, Pelayo Negro AL, Alonso Jiménez A, Antelo Pose A, Calabria Gallego MD, Casasnovas C, Cemillán Fernández CA, Esteban Pérez J, Fenollar Cortés M, Frasquet Carrera M, Gallano Petit MP, Giménez Muñoz A, Gutiérrez Gutiérrez G, Gutiérrez Martínez A, Juntas Morales R, Ciano-Petersen NL, Martínez Ulloa PL, Mederer Hengstl S, Millet Sancho E, Navacerrada Barrero FJ, Navarrete Faubel FE, Pardo Fernández J, Pascual Pascual SI, Pérez Lucas J, Pino Mínguez J, Rabasa Pérez M, Sánchez González M, Sotoca J, Rodríguez Santiago B, Rojas García R, Turon-Sans J, Vicent Carsí V, Sevilla Mantecón T. Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Neurologia 2024:S2173-5808(24)00047-6. [PMID: 38431252 DOI: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2024.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is classified considering the neurophysiological and histological findings, the inheritance pattern and the underlying genetic defect. In recent years, with the advent of next generation sequencing, genetic complexity has increased exponentially, expanding the knowledge about disease pathways, and having an impact in clinical management. The aim of this guide is to offer recommendations for the diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring and treatment of this disease in Spain. MATERIAL AND METHODS This consensus guideline has been developed by a multidisciplinary panel encompassing a broad group of professionals including neurologists, neuropediatricians, geneticists, rehabilitators, and orthopaedic surgeons. RECOMMENDATIONS The diagnosis is based in the clinical characterization, usually presenting with a common phenotype. It should be followed by an appropriate neurophysiological study that allows for a correct classification, specific recommendations are established for the parameters that should be included. Genetic diagnosis must be approached in sequentially, once the PMP22 duplication has been ruled out if appropriate, a next generation sequencing should be considered taking into account the limitations of the available techniques. To date, there is no pharmacological treatment that modifies the course of the disease, but symptomatic management is important, as are the rehabilitation and orthopaedic considerations. The latter should be initiated early to identify and improve the patient's functional impairments, including individualised exercise guidelines, orthotic adaptation, and assessment of conservative surgeries such as tendon transpositions. The follow-up of patients with CMT is exclusively clinical, ancillary testing are not necessary in routine clinical practice.
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- R Sivera Mascaró
- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain; CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain.
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain; Center for Biomedical Research in the Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED) Network, Madrid, Spain
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- Neuromuscular Reference Center, Neurology Department, University Hospital of Antwerp, Amberes, Belgium
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- Servicio de Rehabilitación, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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- Unitat de Neuromuscular, Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Unidad de ELA y Enfermedades Neuromusculares, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Genética Clínica, Servicio de Análisis Clínicos, Instituto de Medicina del Laboratorio, IdISSC, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari Dr. Peset, Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Genética, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Royo Villanova, Zaragoza, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Complejo Hospitalario de Pontevedra, Pontevedra, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurofisiología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria la Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital del Tajo, Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Departamento de Medicina, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurofisiología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Departamento de Medicina, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain; CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Wang Y, Liu Y, Kuo Y, Guan S, Wang N, Lian Y, Huang J, Zhi X, Liu P, Li R, Yan L, Zhu X, Qiao J. Clinical practice and outcomes of preimplantation genetic testing for CMT1A using a novel direct detection method. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22196. [PMID: 38045147 PMCID: PMC10692806 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Background Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A (CMT1A), the most frequent type of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, is mainly caused by a 1.4-Mb duplication containing the PMP22 gene. There is no effective treatment other than general supportive care and symptomatic treatment. Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic defects (PGT-M) is an alternative approach for obtaining healthy babies. Methods A new technology and analysis method based on next-generation sequencing (NGS) was developed to detect duplication mutations directly. Simultaneously, aneuploidy and linkage analyses were performed to achieve a comprehensive and accurate embryo diagnosis. Results Eight couples were recruited in this study; PMP22 duplication was validated in seven couples, and PMP22 splicing mutation was found in one. Forty-five embryos from 12 PGT cycles were successfully detected using this novel method. The direct detection results for all embryos were consistent with the linkage analyses, suggesting a 100 % accuracy rate, and the aneuploidy rate of the biopsied blastocysts was 33.3 %. Eventually, 18 of the 45 diagnosed embryos were deemed suitable for transfer. Four healthy babies from three families were delivered and their genetic status confirmed by amniocentesis. Additionally, there were no adverse effects of anesthesia or increased pregnancy complications during PGT-M in female patients with CMT1A. Conclusions This study provided a simple, reliable, and efficient method that can directly detect PMP22 mutations based on NGS data and does not require positive family members. A clinical workflow for CMT1A interruption in the offspring before embryo implantation is also summarized.
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- Yuqian Wang
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
- Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Peking University Third Hospital), Beijing, 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics, Beijing, 100191, China
- Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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Cavalcanti EBU, Leal RDCC, Marques Junior W, Nascimento OJMD. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: from historical landmarks in Brazil to current care perspectives. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2023; 81:913-921. [PMID: 37611635 PMCID: PMC10631856 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, also known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), traditionally refers to a group of genetic disorders in which neuropathy is the main or sole feature. Its prevalence varies according to different populations studied, with an estimate between 1:2,500 to 1:10,000. Since the identification of PMP22 gene duplication on chromosome 17 by Vance et al., in 1989, more than 100 genes have been related to this group of disorders, and we have seen advances in the care of patients, with identification of associated conditions and better supportive treatments, including clinical and surgical interventions. Also, with discoveries in the field of genetics, including RNA interference and gene editing techniques, new treatment perspectives begin to emerge. In the present work, we report the most import landmarks regarding CMT research in Brazil and provide a comprehensive review on topics such as frequency of different genes associated with CMT in our population, prevalence of pain, impact on pregnancy, respiratory features, and development of new therapies.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Neurologia, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
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Skorupinska M, Ramdharry G, Byrne B, Laurá M, Reilly MM. Pregnancy and delivery in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and related disorders. Obstet Med 2023; 16:83-87. [PMID: 37441662 PMCID: PMC10334032 DOI: 10.1177/1753495x221107328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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Background Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is the most common inherited peripheral neuropathy and many patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth are women of childbearing age. Guidelines for managing pregnancy in Charcot-Marie-Tooth are lacking. Aims To assess the impact of pregnancy on Charcot-Marie-Tooth and how Charcot-Marie-Tooth affects pregnancy, delivery and postnatal care. Methods A retrospective questionnaire exploring disease course during pregnancy, delivery, pregnancy complications, anaesthetic management and puerperium was administered to 92 patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth and related disorders. Results Worsening of Charcot-Marie-Tooth symptoms were reported in 37% of pregnant patients which resolved after delivery in half of the patients. No significant increase in pregnancy, delivery and anaesthetic complications were observed and the type of delivery did not significantly differ from the normal population. Conclusions While these results are reassuring, ideally an international prospective study should be done to confirm these results and to develop practice guidelines on the management of pregnancy in Charcot-Marie-Tooth.
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- Mariola Skorupinska
- Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
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- Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
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Vinciguerra C, Iacono S, Bevilacqua L, Landolfi A, Piscosquito G, Ginanneschi F, Schirò G, Di Stefano V, Brighina F, Barone P, Balistreri CR. Sex differences in neuromuscular disorders. Mech Ageing Dev 2023; 211:111793. [PMID: 36806604 DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2023.111793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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The prevalence, onset, pathophysiology, and clinical course of many neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) may significantly differ between males and females. Some NMDs are more frequently observed in females, and characterized to show a higher grade of severity during or after the pregnancy. Meanwhile, others tend to have an earlier onset in males and exhibit a more variable progression. Prevalently, sex differences in NMDs have a familiar character given from genetic inheritance. However, they may also influence clinical presentation and disease severity of acquired NMD forms, and are represented by both hormonal and genetic factors. Consequently, to shed light on the distinctive role of biological factors in the different clinical phenotypes, we summarize in this review the sex related differences and their distinctive biological roles emerging from the current literature in both acquired and inherited NMDs.
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- Claudia Vinciguerra
- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84131 Salerno, Italy.
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D.), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D.), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D.), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D.), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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- Cellular and Molecular Laboratory, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D.), University of Palermo, 90134 Palermo
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Ali AH, Høyer H, Rugland E, Holmøy T. A woman in her fifties with progressive walking difficulties. TIDSSKRIFT FOR DEN NORSKE LEGEFORENING 2022; 142:21-0522. [DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.21.0522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Massey JM, Gable KL. Neuromuscular Disorders and Pregnancy. Continuum (Minneap Minn) 2022; 28:55-71. [DOI: 10.1212/con.0000000000001069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Pisciotta C, Saveri P, Pareyson D. Challenges in Treating Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and Related Neuropathies: Current Management and Future Perspectives. Brain Sci 2021; 11:1447. [PMID: 34827446 PMCID: PMC8615778 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11111447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
There is still no effective drug treatment available for Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathies (CMT). Current management relies on rehabilitation therapy, surgery for skeletal deformities, and symptomatic treatment of pain; fatigue and cramps are frequent complaints that are difficult to treat. The challenge is to find disease-modifying therapies. Several approaches, including gene silencing, to counteract the PMP22 gene overexpression in the most frequent CMT1A type are under investigation. PXT3003 is the compound in the most advanced phase for CMT1A, as a second-phase III trial is ongoing. Gene therapy to substitute defective genes or insert novel ones and compounds acting on pathways important for different CMT types are being developed and tested in animal models. Modulation of the Neuregulin pathway determining myelin thickness is promising for both hypo-demyelinating and hypermyelinating neuropathies; intervention on Unfolded Protein Response seems effective for rescuing misfolded myelin proteins such as P0 in CMT1B. HDAC6 inhibitors improved axonal transport and ameliorated phenotypes in different CMT models. Other potential therapeutic strategies include targeting macrophages, lipid metabolism, and Nav1.8 sodium channel in demyelinating CMT and the P2X7 receptor, which regulates calcium influx into Schwann cells, in CMT1A. Further approaches are aimed at correcting metabolic abnormalities, including the accumulation of sorbitol caused by biallelic mutations in the sorbitol dehydrogenase (SORD) gene and of neurotoxic glycosphingolipids in HSN1.
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- Unit of Rare Neurodegenerative and Neurometabolic Diseases, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Via Celoria 11, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.P.); (P.S.)
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Ambrosini A, Baldessari D, Pozzi S, Battaglia M, Beltrami E, Merico AM, Rasconi M, Monaco L. Fondazione Telethon and Unione Italiana Lotta alla Distrofia Muscolare, a successful partnership for neuromuscular healthcare research of value for patients. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2021; 16:408. [PMID: 34600567 PMCID: PMC8487484 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-021-02047-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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In 2001, Fondazione Telethon and the Italian muscular dystrophy patient organisation Unione Italiana Lotta alla Distrofia Muscolare joined their efforts to design and launch a call for grant applications specifically dedicated to clinical projects in the field of neuromuscular disorders. This strategic initiative, run regularly over the years and still ongoing, aims at supporting research with impact on the daily life of people with a neuromuscular condition and is centred on macro-priorities identified by the patient organisation. It is investigator-driven, and all proposals are peer-reviewed for quality and feasibility. Over the years, this funding program contributed to strengthening the activities of the Italian neuromuscular clinical network, reaching many achievements in healthcare research. Moreover, it has been an enabling factor for innovative therapy experimentation at international level and prepared the clinical ground to make therapies available to Italian patients. The ultimate scope of healthcare research is to ameliorate the delivery of care. In this paper, the achievements of the funded studies are analysed also from this viewpoint, to ascertain to which extent they have fulfilled the original goals established by the patient organisation. The evidence presented indicates that this has been a highly fruitful program. Factors that contributed to its success, lessons learned, challenges, and issues that remain to be addressed are discussed to provide practical examples of an experience that could inspire also other organizations active in the field of rare disease research.
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- Fondazione Telethon, Via Poerio 14, Milan, Italy
- B.E.A. Consulting, Milan, Italy
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- UILDM, Unione Italiana Lotta alla Distrofia Muscolare, Padua, Italy
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- Fondazione Telethon, Via Poerio 14, Milan, Italy
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