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ArticleMolecular genetics and metabolism reports2026

POLG-related disorders: Clinical and molecular Spectrum in the Saudi population.

Fuad Al Mutairi, Faisal Joueidi, Ziyad A Al Mutairi, Maha Alshalan, Wafaa Eyaid, Aziza M Mushiba, Malak AlGhamdi, Brahim Tabarki, Abdulaziz AlGhamdi, Ruqaiah AlTassan and 5 more

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Fuad Al MutairiGenetic and Precision Medicine Department, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Faisal JoueidiCollege of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ziyad A Al MutairiCollege of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Maha AlshalanGenetic and Precision Medicine Department, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Wafaa EyaidGenetic and Precision Medicine Department, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Aziza M MushibaSection of Medical Genetics, Children's Specialist Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Malak AlGhamdiMedical Genetics Division, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Saud University, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Brahim TabarkiPediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz AlGhamdiPediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ruqaiah AlTassanCollege of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hamad AlzaidanDepartment of Medical Genomics, Genomic Medicine Centre of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abubakar SharifOrgan Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hesham AldhalaanPediatric Neurology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad UmairMedical Genomics Research Department, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin, Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Majid AlfadhelGenetic and Precision Medicine Department, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: POLG-related disorders are a group of mitochondrial diseases caused by variants in the Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 19 molecularly confirmed cases with POLG-related disorders from 16 unrelated families in six different referral centers. Clinical, radiological, and molecular analysis were performed following standard methods. Results: Most of the patients in this study presented with variable neurological symptoms before the age of 12 years (80%); commonly, these symptoms included developmental delay and encephalopathy (63%), seizures (58%), ataxia and dysphagia (42% each). Molecular analysis revealed eight different disease-causing variants in the Conclusion: Despite the management of these conditions remaining largely supportive, advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of POLG-related disorders offer promise for future therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondrial function and stability. This study highlights the complexity of POLG-related disorders and underscores the need for continued research into their pathophysiology and treatment.

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Developmental delayMitochondrial depletionMitochondrial replicationMyopathyPOLGSeizures

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PMCPMC13226778

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