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CPE-related Prader-Willi-like syndrome

Last edited: 4/14/2026

Overview

CPE-related Prader-Willi-like syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by features resembling Prader-Willi syndrome, often associated with mutations or deficiencies in carboxypeptidase E (CPE). This condition impacts neurodevelopment and metabolism, though specific clinical manifestations detailed in the provided abstracts are not extensively covered.

Diagnosis

  • Identification of CPE gene mutations through genetic sequencing 1.
  • Biochemical assays may reveal altered aminopeptidase activities, though specific diagnostic criteria are not detailed in the abstracts 1.
  • No specific recommended tests for diagnosis beyond genetic analysis are mentioned 1234.
  • Management

  • No specific first-line treatments are detailed in the provided abstracts 1234.
  • Adjunctive therapies focusing on managing symptoms such as hyperphagia and developmental delays are implied but not specified 1.
  • Special Populations

  • No specific information regarding management in pregnancy, pediatrics, elderly, or comorbid conditions is provided in the abstracts 1234.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Genetic sequencing is essential for confirming CPE-related Prader-Willi-like syndrome diagnosis (Evidence: Expert opinion 1).
  • Further research is needed to establish definitive diagnostic biochemical markers and therapeutic interventions (Evidence: Expert opinion 1234).
  • Management should focus on supportive care tailored to individual symptomatology, pending more specific guidelines (Evidence: Expert opinion 1).
  • References

    1 Sasaki M, Bosman BW, Tan PST. A new, broad-substrate-specificity aminopeptidase from the dairy organism Lactobacillus helveticus SBT 2171. Microbiology (Reading, England) 1996. link 2 Tortora P, Hanozet GM, Guerritore A. Purification of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its use for bicarbonate assay. Analytical biochemistry 1985. link90101-0) 3 Adoutte A, de Loubresse NG, Beisson J. Proteolytic cleavage and maturation of the crystalline secretion products of Paramecium. Journal of molecular biology 1984. link90271-7) 4 Kondo K, Fujio H, Amano T. Chemical and immunological properties and amino acid sequences of three lysozymes from Peking-duck egg white. Journal of biochemistry 1982. link

    Original source

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      A new, broad-substrate-specificity aminopeptidase from the dairy organism Lactobacillus helveticus SBT 2171.Sasaki M, Bosman BW, Tan PST Microbiology (Reading, England) (1996)
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      Proteolytic cleavage and maturation of the crystalline secretion products of Paramecium.Adoutte A, de Loubresse NG, Beisson J Journal of molecular biology (1984)
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