Beta-mannosidosis

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Beta-mannosidosis
Other namesBeta-mannosidase deficiency, MANSB
This condition is autosomal recessive in inheritance
SpecialtyMedical genetics Edit this on Wikidata
SymptomsRespiratory infections, Hearing loss and Intellectual disability.[1]
CausesMutations in the MANBA gene[2]
Diagnostic methodUrine test[3]
TreatmentBased on symptoms[4]

Beta-mannosidosis, also called lysosomal beta-mannosidase deficiency,

angiokeratomas are common features of the disease.[3][2]

Symptoms and signs

Angiokeratoma

The initial affected individual described in 1986 had a complex

angiokeratomas).[5]

Most cases are identified in the first year of life with

respiratory infections, hearing loss and intellectual disability. Because of its rarity, and non-specific clinical findings, beta-mannosidosis can go undiagnosed until adulthood, where it can present with intellectual disability and behavioral problems, including aggression.[6][1]

Cause

In terms of causation, several

Mechanism

Mannose

The pathophysiology of this condition is better comprehended if one first looks at the normal function of beta-mannosidase, such as its function of breaking down disaccharides.[medical citation needed]

Beta-mannosidase function is consistent with it being a

glycoproteins).[8]

Diagnosis

Urine test

A diagnosis of beta-mannosidosis is suspected based on the person's clinical presentation.

oligosaccharides is a useful screening test, and enzymatic analysis or molecular testing can be used for confirmation.[3]

Differential diagnosis

Diagnostic techniques for this condition can be done to offer a

histochemistry, to distinguish between alpha-mannosidosis and beta-mannosidosis.[9]

Treatment

There is currently no treatment available; individuals exhibiting muscle weakness or

seizures are treated based on symptoms.[4]

See also

  • Beta-mannosidase

References

  1. ^ a b "Mannosidosis, beta A, lysosomal | Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program". rarediseases.info.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 2018-01-02. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  2. ^ a b c Reference, Genetics Home. "beta-mannosidosis". Genetics Home Reference. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
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  4. ^ . Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM): 248510
  6. S2CID 8419283
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  7. ^ Reference, Genetics Home. "MANBA gene". Genetics Home Reference. Retrieved 2017-10-25.
  8. ^ "OMIM Entry - * 609489 - MANNOSIDASE, BETA A, LYSOSOMAL; MANBA". www.omim.org. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
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