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SynthesisOrphanet journal of rare diseases2024

VIPAS39 related arthrogryposis-renal dysfunction-cholestasis syndrome-case report and systematic review.

Jan Kafol, Barbara Gnidovec Strazisar, Ana Drole Torkar, Matjaz Homan, Sara Bertok, Matej Mlinaric, Jaka Sikonja, Jernej Kovač, Mirjana Perkovic Benedik, Tanja Kersnik Levart and 5 more

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15 authors.

Jan KafolFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Barbara Gnidovec StrazisarFaculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
Ana Drole TorkarFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Matjaz HomanFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Sara BertokFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Matej MlinaricFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jaka SikonjaFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jernej KovačFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Mirjana Perkovic BenedikFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Tanja Kersnik LevartFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Mojca Zerjav TansekFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Marina PraprotnikFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Tadej BattelinoFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Maruša DebeljakFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Urh GroseljFaculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia. urh.groselj@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-5246-9869

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundArthrogryposis-renal dysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive disorder, exhibits genetic heterogeneity with the VIPAS39 gene pathological variants being a distinct contributor.

resultsWe present two related patients from Kosovo, describing the clinical, genetic, and therapeutic aspects of the syndrome. The identified novel VIPAS39 pathological variants (c.762G > A; c.1064_1082delinsAGTG) emphasize the complex phenotypic expression of ARC syndrome. A systematic literature review identified 8 VIPAS39-related ARC cases with notable variability in clinical features. Prognostically, patients fell into severe and milder groups, with some reaching adolescence. Our report aligns with others noting milder ARC courses and emphasizes the value of genetic testing, especially in atypical presentations. Challenges included incomplete literature data, early mortality affecting diagnostic workup, and limited VIPAS39-related ARC cases. Comparisons with the more prevalent VPS33B pathological variants revealed no distinct clinical differences.

conclusionOur study expands understanding of ARC syndrome, highlighting its genetic diversity and clinical variability. Milder presentations underscore diagnostic challenges and the potential prevalence of undiagnosed cases. Increased awareness and comprehensive genetic testing are crucial for early and accurate diagnosis.

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ArthrogryposisAdolescentChildCholestasisFemaleHumansMaleRenal InsufficiencyVesicular Transport ProteinsVesicular Transport ProteinsVIPAS39 protein, humanARCS2ARC syndromeArthrogryposis–renal dysfunction–cholestasis syndromeVIPARVIPAS39

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PMID39736737
PMCPMC11684101

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