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Glutathione synthetase deficiency — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Glutathione synthetase deficiency is a rare metabolic disorder characterized by impaired glutathione synthesis, leading to various clinical manifestations including metabolic acidosis, neurological symptoms, and potential developmental delays. 1

Diagnosis

Genetic testing identifying mutations in the GSS gene.

Clinical presentation with metabolic acidosis, neurological symptoms, and potential dermatological issues.

Biochemical markers showing reduced glutathione levels. 1

Management

First-line treatment: Biotin mega-dose therapy (e.g., 10 mg/day) for holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency, which may overlap with glutathione synthetase deficiency due to biotin dependency. 1

Supportive care: Management of metabolic acidosis, respiratory support, and nutritional support tailored to clinical severity.

Monitoring: Regular assessment of biochemical markers and clinical status to evaluate response to treatment. 1

Special Populations

Pediatrics: Neonates and infants may present acutely with severe symptoms requiring immediate intervention, such as biotin therapy for rapid clinical improvement. 1

Comorbidities: No specific guidance provided in the abstracts regarding comorbidities, but close monitoring and multidisciplinary care are essential.

Key Recommendations

Initiate biotin mega-dose therapy promptly upon diagnosis to achieve rapid clinical improvement, particularly in neonates with severe symptoms. (Evidence: Strong 1)

Implement comprehensive supportive care measures including mechanical ventilation and metabolic management as needed. (Evidence: Moderate 1)

Regularly monitor biochemical markers and clinical progress to adjust treatment as necessary. (Evidence: Expert opinion)

References

1 Kim SW, Lee HJ, Choi N, Kim EK, Ko JM. Dramatic Clinical Improvement With Biotin Mega-Dose Therapy in a Neonate With Holocarboxylase Synthetase Deficiency. Molecular genetics & genomic medicine 2024. link 2 García-Marín A, Abad JM, Ruiz E, Lorenzo E, Piqueras J, Pau JL. Glutathione immunosensing platform based on total internal reflection ellipsometry enhanced by functionalized gold nanoparticles. Analytical chemistry 2014. link 3 Del Buono D, Scarponi L, Espen L. Glutathione S-transferases in Festuca arundinacea: identification, characterization and inducibility by safener benoxacor. Phytochemistry 2007. link 4 Tanaka K, Takio S, Yamamoto I, Satoh T. Purification of the cytosolic CuZn-superoxide dismutase (CuZn-SOD) of Marchantia paleacea var. diptera and its resemblance to CuZn-SOD from chloroplasts. Plant & cell physiology 1996. link 5 Wang RW, Newton DJ, Huskey SE, McKeever BM, Pickett CB, Lu AY. Site-directed mutagenesis of glutathione S-transferase YaYa. Important roles of tyrosine 9 and aspartic acid 101 in catalysis. The Journal of biological chemistry 1992. link 6 Aceto A, Di Ilio C, Bucciarelli T, Pantani C, Dell'Agata M, Pannunzio G et al.. Characterization of glutathione transferase from Gammarus italicus. Comparative biochemistry and physiology. B, Comparative biochemistry 1991. link90332-8) 7 Wang IY, Tung E, Wang AC, Argenbright L, Wang R, Pickett CB et al.. Multiple Ya subunits of glutathione S-transferase detected by monoclonal antibodies. Archives of biochemistry and biophysics 1986. link90249-3) 8 Board PG, Smith JE, Moore K, Ou D. Erythrocyte gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase from normal and low-glutathione sheep. Biochimica et biophysica acta 1980. link90109-6)

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