Biochemical and molecular findings in a patient with myoclonic epilepsy due to a mistarget of the beta-glucosidase enzyme

Mol Genet Metab. 2009 Aug;97(4):309-11. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2009.04.011. Epub 2009 May 3.

Abstract

A deficiency of human LIMP-2, a receptor for lysosomal mannose 6-phosphate-independent targeting of the beta-glucosidase (betaGC), due to mutations in the SCARB2 gene was described only in six families presented with progressive myoclonic epilepsy and nephrotic syndrome. In one of them a mistarget of the betaGC was demonstrated. We report here the biochemical and molecular findings in a patient diagnosed with progressive myoclonic epilepsy due to a mistarget of the betaGC, probably caused by a LIMP-2 deficiency, providing valuable information for the diagnosis of this rare disorder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lysosomal Membrane Proteins / genetics*
  • Myoclonic Epilepsies, Progressive / genetics*
  • Receptors, Scavenger / genetics*
  • beta-Glucosidase / genetics*

Substances

  • Lysosomal Membrane Proteins
  • Receptors, Scavenger
  • SCARB2 protein, human
  • beta-Glucosidase