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For the development of a G6PD-deficient mouse model, we introduced the mutant Gpdxa-m1Neu allele (a severe ENU-induced mutation that results in 13-15% G6PD activities of wild type littermates) into the C57L/J background (a strain that constitutively exhibits low G6PD activity) through a breeding program. Of significance is that 78% of the F2 generation had G6PD activities <2 U/g Hb, levels similar to those of severe G6PD deficiency in human. The efficacy of this model was preliminary verified by the known haemolytic agent, naphthalene, as demonstrated by the decrease of GSH/GSSG ratio by 24.6% (P=0.032) and increase of methaemoglobin by 4.5 fold (P=0.8) when compared with the respective control without treatment. / Genetic analysis of 14 mutation hotpots was performed on 98 hemi-/homozygous and 17 heterozygous G6PD-deficient human subjects. We developed a novel Multiplex Primer Extension Reaction (MPER) assay and detected seven specific mutations in 97 subjects: c.1376G>T (33.7%), c.1388G>A (29.6%), c.871G>A + c.1311C>T (12.3%), c.95A>G (9.2%), c.392G>T (7.1%), c.1024C>T (6.2%) and c.1360C>T (1.0%). For the genotyping of 15 heterozygous female, all mutations were identified as follows: c.1376G>T/Normal (33.3%), c.1388G>A/Normal (26.7%), c.871G>A/Normal + c.1311C>T/Normal (20.0%), c.95A>G/Normal (13.3%) and c.392G>T./Normal (6.7%). The c.871G>A and 'silent' mutation c.1311 C>T was newly found to coexist in a high proportion of genotype in our population. / Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient subjects are vulnerable to chemical-induced haemolysis if exposed to oxidative agents. Little is known, however, of the haemolytic effects of Chinese herbal medicine on G6PD-deficient subjects. Only one case study has reported that a G6PD-deficient newborn developed severe haemolysis after ingestion of Rhizoma Coptidis. Besides, recent studies reported that green tea and its constituents exerted pro-oxidative effects on cellular systems in culture. / Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is a genetic disorder inherited in the X-linked manner. The condition is prevalent in the Mediterranean region, Africa and Southeast Asia. In Hong Kong, the frequency of G6PD deficiency is around 4.5% in males and 0.3% in females. Over 140 specific mutations of the X-linked gene for G6PD have been characterized in various geographic regions. However, the local mutation pattern has not been clearly determined. / In conclusion, some Chinese herbal medicine, tea and tea polyphenols significantly altered the oxidative status of G6PD-deficient erythrocytes in vitro. Their in vivo effects on G6PD-deficient individuals would be further investigated by the novel G6PD-dificient mouse model. / In this study, we aim (1) to investigate effects of (a) a panel of Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM), (b) tea and its constituents, on the oxidative status of human G6PD-deficient erythrocytes in vitro ; (2) to characterize the genotype of G6PD-deficiency in the Chinese population and their specific response to oxidative stress; (3) to develop a novel strain of mice as a model for study of chemicals agents on G6PD-deficient red cell in vivo. / Our results showed that six of eighteen CHM significantly reduced GSH levels in the G6PD-deficient erythrocytes (p<0.05, n=10). After exposure to 1 mg/mL of Rhizoma Coptidis, GSH levels in G6PD-deficient erythrocytes was decreased by 48.9 +/- 5.4% (P<0.001, n=10). At 5 mg/mL of Cortex Moutan, Radix Rehmanniae, Radix Bupleuri, Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati and Flos Chimonanthi, GSH levels were decreased significantly (P=0.001 to 0.004) by 51.8 +/- 7.6%, 25.9 +/- 6.7%, 21.0 +/- 6.9%, 17.5 $ 6.7% and 8.7 +/- 6.8% respectively. There were noticeable increases in levels of methaemoglobin by 2.8 fold (5 mg/mL, P=0.012) and 3.4 fold (10 mg/mL, P=0.016) in the presence of Rhizoma Coptidis and Cortex Moutan, respectively, in G6PD-deficient erythrocytes. / We also investigated the pro-oxidative effect of tea and its polyphenolic components on G6PD erythrocytes from G6PD-deficient (n=8) and normal adult (n=8) subjects. The tea extracts significantly reduced GSH and increased GSSG levels in G6PD-deficient erythrocytes in a dose-dependent manner (0.5-10 mg/mL), but not in normal erythrocytes. Similar dose-dependent responses to (-)-Epigallocatechin (EGC) and (-)-Epigallocatechin-3gallate (EGCG), but not to the other polyphenols, were observed. In G6PD-deficient cells, GSH was reduced by 43.3% (EGC at 0.05 mg/mL) and 33.3% (EGCG at 0.5 mg/mL), compared with pre-challenged levels. The concentration of methaemoglobin was increased significantly when these cells were challenged with tea extracts, and EGC. Plasma haemoglobin levels were higher in G6PD-deficient samples after exposure to tea extracts, EGCG, EGC and gallic acid, compared with those in normal blood. / Ko Chun Kay. / "August 2006." / Advisers: Tai Fai Fok; Kwai Har Karen Li. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-03, Section: B, page: 1577. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. xxii-xliii). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. 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La glycogénose de type Ia (GSDIa) est une maladie métabolique rare causée par une déficience en glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase), due à des mutations de la sous-unité catalytique (G6PC). Cette enzyme confère au foie, aux reins et à l’intestin la capacité de produire du glucose. Les patients atteints de GSDIa sont donc incapables de produire du glucose et souffrent d’hypoglycémies sévères lors de jeûnes courts. De plus, la déficience en G6Pase provoque une accumulation de glucose-6 phosphate dans le foie et les reins, conduisant à l’accumulation de glycogène et de lipides. A long terme, la plupart des patients souffre d’une maladie chronique rénale (MCR), qui peut évoluer en insuffisance rénale, nécessitant une mise sous dialyse ou une transplantation rénale. Cette MCR se caractérise par une fibrose, ainsi que par le développement de kystes dans les stades tardifs. Au niveau du foie, les patients développent une hépatomégalie et une stéatose hépatique qui peut évoluer vers le développement d’adénomes ou carcinomes hépatocellulaires. Le but de mes travaux de thèse a été d’identifier les mécanismes moléculaires impliqués dans l’établissement de la pathologie rénale et la formation des kystes, à l’aide de modèles murins invalidés pour le gène G6pc spécifiquement dans les reins (souris K.G6pc-/-). Alors que la GSDIa est une maladie caractérisée par l’accumulation hépatique et rénale de glycogène, nous avons d’abord montré que le développement de la fibrose, à l’origine de la perte de la fonction rénale, était induit par l’accumulation de lipides, indépendamment du contenu en glycogène. De plus, l’utilisation d’un agoniste de PPARα, le fénofibrate, en diminuant le contenu lipidique rénal, a ralenti l’installation de la fibrose et l’évolution de la MCR. Le mécanisme moléculaire impliqué est l’activation du système rénine angiotensine par les dérivés lipidiques, qui induit l’expression du facteur profibrotique TGFβ1. De même, le fénofibrate en limitant l’accumulation de lipides hépatiques a prévenu le développement d’atteintes hépatiques caractéristiques de la GSDI. Ainsi, l’activation du catabolisme des lipides par des agonistes de PPARα semble une stratégie thérapeutique intéressante pour réduire la progression des maladies rénales et hépatique de la GSDI. La deuxième partie de mes résultats suggèrent que le développement de kystes rénaux chez les patients atteints de la GSDI pourrait être causé par une altération du cil primaire, organelle jouant un rôle clé dans le maintien d’une structure et fonction normale des reins. En effet, une augmentation de la longueur du cil primaire a pu être observée dans les reins des souris K.G6pc-/- associée à une dérégulation de différentes protéines impliquées dans sa structure et sa fonction, par rapport aux souris contrôles. Nous avons également mis en évidence une reprogrammation métabolique de type Warburg, caractérisée par une activation accrue de la glycolyse aérobie, une inhibition de l’oxydation mitochondriale du pyruvate et une production de lipides. Ainsi, l’ensemble de ces perturbations va favoriser la prolifération cellulaire et le développement de kystes, et pourrait mener au développement de tumeur rénale comme observée chez une souris K.G6pc-/-. En conclusion nous avons démontré que, dans le cadre de la GSDI, l’accumulation de lipides dans les reins et le foie, secondaire à la déficience en G6Pase, joue un rôle clé dans le développement des complications hépatiques et rénales à long terme. Également, la reprogrammation métabolique rénale de type Warburg, prenant place dans le cadre de la GSDI, associée à un défaut du cil primaire pourrait être à l’origine de la formation des kystes et de tumeurs rénales. Ces études, en permettant une meilleure compréhension de la physiopathologie des complications à long terme de la GSDIa, offrent de nouvelles perspectives concernant les stratégies thérapeutiques à développer pour une meilleure prise en charge des patients atteints de GSDIa / Glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa) is a rare metabolic disease caused by glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase) deficiency, due to mutations on the gene encoding G6Pase catalytic subunit (G6PC). This enzyme confers to the liver, kidneys and intestine the ability to produce glucose. Thus, patients with GSDIa are unable to ensure endogenous glucose production and suffer from severe hypoglycemia during fasting in the absence of nutritional control. In addition, G6Pase deficiency causes intracellular accumulation of glucose-6 phosphate in the liver and kidneys, leading to metabolic defects and the accumulation of glycogen and lipids. Over time, most adult patients suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), which can progress to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation. This nephropathy is characterized in particular by tubulo-interstitial fibrosis and glomerulosclerosis, as well as by the development of cysts in the late stages. Moreover, patients develop hepatomegaly and hepatic steatosis that may progress to the development of hepatocellular adenomas or carcinomas. The aim of my thesis was to identify the molecular mechanisms involved in the establishment of renal pathology and cyst formation in GSDIa, by using mouse models where G6pc gene is specifically deleted in the kidneys (K.G6pc-/- mice). While GSDIa is a disease characterized by glycogen accumulation in the liver and kidneys, we first showed that the development of fibrosis, which causes progressive loss of kidney function, was induced by intracellular accumulation of lipids, regardless of glycogen content. The molecular mechanism probably involved is the activation of the renin angiotensin system by lipid derivatives such as diacylglycerol, which induced the expression of the profibrotic factor TGFβ1 and an epithelial-mesenchymal transition. In addition, the use of a PPARα agonist, i.e. fenofibrate, by decreasing renal lipid content, reduced the development of fibrosis and CKD evolution. Similarly, fenofibrate treatment prevented the accumulation of lipids in the liver and the development of liver damages that cause tumor development. Thus, the activation of lipid catabolism by PPARα agonists such as fenofibrate seems to be an interesting therapeutic strategy to reduce the progression of renal and hepatic diseases of GSDIa. The second part of my results suggest that the development of renal cysts in GSDI patients may be caused by an alteration of the primary cilia, a non-motile organelle that plays a key role in maintaining normal kidney structure and function. Indeed, defects in the primary cilia are involved in many polycystic kidney diseases. In summary, an increase in the length of the primary cilia was observed in the kidneys of K.G6pc-/- mice, which could be explained by a deregulation of the expression of different proteins involved in cilia structure and function, compared to control mice. We also demonstrated a metabolic reprogramming leading to a Warburg metabolism, characterized by the increased activation of aerobic glycolysis and the inhibition of mitochondrial pyruvate oxidation and lipid production in K.G6pc-/- mice. Thus, all these disorders would promote cell proliferation and cyst development, and could lead to the development of renal tumor, as recently observed in one K.G6pc-/- mouse (out of 36 studied mice). In conclusion, we have shown that, in GSDI, the accumulation of lipids in the kidneys and liver that occurs secondary to G6Pase deficiency plays a key role in the development of hepatic and renal long-term complications. In addition, the Warburg like metabolic reprogramming taking place in the GSDIa kidneys, associated with a defect in the primary cilia, could be at the origin of cysts formation and renal tumors. These new studies, by providing a better understanding of the pathophysiology of long-term complications of GSDIa, offer new perspectives on therapeutic strategies to be developed for better management of patients

La glycogénose de type I (GSDI) est une maladie génétique rare, due à une déficience en glucose-6 phosphatase (G6Pase), enzyme clé de la production endogène de glucose. En plus des hypoglycémies sévères, la perte de l'activité G6Pase conduit à l'accumulation de glycogène, mais aussi de lipides dans le foie et les reins. A long-terme, la plupart des patients développent des tumeurs hépatiques et une maladie rénale chronique (MRC).Le but de cette thèse a été de caractériser les mécanismes moléculaires impliqués dans la carcinogenèse hépatique et la MRC grâce à des modèles murins viables et uniques, avec une délétion de la G6Pase spécifiquement dans le foie ou les reins, reproduisant respectivement toutes les caractéristiques de la pathologie hépatique ou rénale.Au niveau du foie, notre étude a permis de mettre en évidence une reprogrammation métabolique « Warburg-like » très similaire à celle des cellules cancéreuses, associée à une perte des défenses cellulaires et des suppresseurs de tumeur. De plus, nous avons montré que les adénomes hépatocellulaires, se transformant ensuite en carcinomes, se développent en absence de fibrose, en accord avec l'absence d'activation des voies pro-fibrotiques. Au niveau des reins, l'étude de la MRC a mis en évidence le développement de kystes rénaux chez les souris atteintes de GSDI, observés aussi chez les patients à un stade avancé de la MRC. Finalement, une dernière étude portant sur l'activation de l'oxydation des lipides, par un traitement des souris au fénofibrate, a permis de suggérer le rôle délétère de l'accumulation des lipides dans le développement des pathologies hépatique et rénale / Glycogen storage disease type I (GSDI) is a rare genetic disease, due to a deficiency in glucose-6 phosphatase (G6Pase), a key enzyme in the endogenous glucose production. Besides severe hypoglycemia, the loss of G6Pase leads to the accumulation of glycogen and lipids in the liver and kidneys. On the long term, most patients develop hepatic tumors and chronic kidney disease (CKD).The goal of this thesis was to characterize the molecular mechanisms involved in hepatic carcinogenesis and CKD, thanks to viable and unique mouse models with specific deletion of G6Pase in the liver or kidneys, which exhibit all hallmarks of hepatic and renal pathologies, respectively.On a hepatic level, our study allowed us to highlight a « Warburg-like » metabolic reprogramming, very similar to what is observed in cancer cells, associated with a loss of cellular defenses and tumor suppressors. Furthermore, we showed that formation of hepatocellular adenoma, which transform later in carcinoma, occurs in the absence of liver fibrosis, due to the fact that pro-fibrotic pathways are not activated. In the kidneys, the study of CKD highlighted the development of renal cysts in mice with GSDI, as well as in the patients presenting an advanced stage of CKD. Finally, the last study on the activation of the oxidation of lipids, by treating the mice with fenofibrate, allowed us to suggest a deleterious role of lipid accumulation in the development of the hepatic and renal pathologies

La glycogénose de type 1a (GSD1a) est une maladie métabolique rare liée à une absence d’activité glucose‐6 phosphatase (G6Pase). La G6Pase est une enzyme clé de la production endogène de glucose (PEG) catalysant l’hydrolyse du G6P en glucose avant sa libération dans le sang. Cette fonction est restreinte au foie, aux reins et à l’intestin. La GSD1a est caractérisée par des hypoglycémies chroniques, une hépatomégalie associée à une stéatose hépatique et une néphromégalie. A plus longterme, la plupart des patients développent des adénomes. Un modèle murin de GSD 1a existe mais les souris ne survivent pas après le sevrage. Nous avons donc généré un modèle original de GSD1a, en invalidant le gène de la sous‐unité catalytique de la G6Pase spécifiquement dans le foie, grâce à une stratégie CRE‐LOX inductible (souris L‐G6pc‐/‐). Dans ce travail, nous avons montré que les souris L‐G6pc‐/‐ sont viables et reproduisent parfaitement la pathologie hépatique de la GSD1a, y compris le développement d’adénomes hépatiques après 9 mois d’invalidation. La viabilité des souris nous a permis de débuter des traitements par thérapie génique ciblant le foie à l’aide de vecteurs lentiviraux et AAV. La survie de ces souris, qui ne peuvent pas produire du glucose par le foie, repose la question du rôle relatif de la production hépatique de glucose dans la régulation de la glycémie Nous avons montré que les souris L‐G6pc‐/‐ sont capables de réguler leur glycémie, même au cours d’un jeûne prolongé. Ce maintien de l’homéostasie glucidique est due à une induction rapide de la néoglucogenèse rénale et intestinale, principalement par un mécanisme dépendant du glucagon / Glycogen storage disease type 1a (GSD1a) is a rare metabolic disorder due to an absence of glucose‐6 phosphatase (G6Pase) activity. G6Pase is the key enzyme of endogenous glucose production (EGP) and catalyzes the last step before the glucose release into the bloodstream. This function to produce glucose is restricted to the liver, the kidneys and the intestine. GSD1a is characterized by chronic hypoglycemia, hepatomegaly associated with hepatic steatosis and nephromegaly. The longterm complications of G6Pase deficiency include hepatocellular adenomas. The available animal model of GSD1a rarely survive over three months of age and the study of mechanisms of hepatocellular adenomas development cannot be investigated. So, we generated an original mouse model of GSD1a with a liver‐specific invalidation of catalytic subunit of G6Pase gene by an inducible CRE‐LOX strategy (L‐G6pc‐/‐ mice). In this work, we demonstrated that L‐G6pc‐/‐ were viable and totally reproduced the liver pathology of GSD1a, including the late development of hepatocellular adenomas. Then, we have begun liver gene therapy treatment using lentiviral and AAV vectors to correct the hepatic pathology. Finally, concerning glucose homeostasis, we have demonstrated that L‐G6pc‐/‐ were able to regulate blood glucose, during prolonged fast, even in the absence of hepatic glucose production. Rapidly, L‐G6pc‐/‐ mice were able to induce renal and intestinal gluconeogenesis thanks to a key role of glucagon and the development of a metabolic acidosis. These results provide evidence that the major role of the liver for EGP during fasting requires re‐examination

La glycogénose de type Ia (GSDIa) est une maladie métabolique rare causée par un déficit en glucose-6- phosphatase (G6Pase), menant à l'absence de production endogène de glucose. Cette pathologie est caractérisée par des hypoglycémies sévères, une hépatomégalie et une stéatose hépatique ainsi qu'une néphromégalie. En absence de traitement curatif, la prise en charge de cette maladie repose actuellement sur des mesures diététiques très strictes. Cependant, des complications apparaissent avec l'âge comme le développement de tumeurs hépatiques et la progression de la néphropathie vers l'insuffisance rénale. Afin d'étudier l'évolution de cette pathologie à long terme, nous avons utilisé des modèles murins originaux présentant une invalidation du gène de la sous-unité catalytique de la G6Pase spécifiquement au niveau du foie ou des reins. Dans ce travail, nous avons démontré que la déficience en G6Pase uniquement au niveau des reins est suffisante pour entrainer le développement de la pathologie rénale de la GSDIa. Les souris déficientes en G6Pase hépatique nous ont permis de mettre en évidence les effets délétères d'une consommation modérée de fructose ou de galactose et d'une alimentation riche en lipides, de type « cafétéria », sur la pathologie hépatique de la GSDIa, en particulier sur le développement tumoral. Nous avons également démontré chez ces souris l'efficacité et l'innocuité d'un traitement par thérapie génique ciblant le foie. Le transfert de gène avec un vecteur lentiviral, permettant l'intégration du transgène au génome, semble plus efficace qu'avec un vecteur AAV pour prévenir le développement de la pathologie hépatique de la GSDIa et l'apparition des tumeurs / Glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa) is a rare metabolic disease caused by glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase) deficiency, leading to the absence of endogenous glucose production. This pathology is characterized by severe hypoglycemia, hepatomegaly, hepatic steatosis and nephromegaly. In the absence of a curative therapy, the current treatments available consist in strict dietary management. However, various complications occur with aging, such as hepatic tumor development and progressive chronic renal disease leading to renal failure. In order to study the long term pathology development, we used original mouse models, presenting an invalidation of the gene encoding the G6Pase catalytic subunit, specifically in the liver or in the kidneys. In this work, we demonstrated that renal G6Pase deficiency alone is sufficient to induce the development of the GSDIa nephropathy. Mice with liver-specific G6Pase deficiency allowed us to highlight the deleterious effects of high-fat diet, such as « fast-food » diet, as well as moderate consumption of fructose or galactose on the hepatic GSDIa pathology, particularly on tumor development. Furthermore, we demonstrated the efficiency and innocuity of gene therapies targeting the liver in these mice. Gene transfer with a lentiviral vector, allowing transgene integration into the genome, seems to be more efficient than an AAV vector in preventing the development of hepatic GSDIa pathology and tumor formation

A doença de Pompe (GSDII), autossômica recessiva, é causada pela deficiência da enzima lisossomal que degrada o glicogênio, -glucosidase ácida (GAA). O quadro clínico varia de acordo com a idade de início da doença, grau de progressão e envolvimento dos tecidos: predominantemente cardíaco e muscular esquelético na forma de início-precoce (FIP) e mais restrito no músculo esquelético na forma de início-tardio (FIT). A sobrevida média na FIP é de 9-12 meses. Com avanço dos métodos histológicos, histoquímicos e imunoistoquímicos intensificou-se a análise estrutural e funcional dos tipos de fibras musculares. O estudo da vascularização também é de importância pelo aporte nutricional e funcional das fibras. O objetivo do presente trabalho é analisar a correlação da distribuição do tipo de fibras com a forma de apresentação clínica da doença de Pompe, seu genótipo correspondente e a quantidade residual da enzima GAA. Analisou-se 10 biópsias musculares de pacientes FIP e 09 de FIT comparados com o grupo controle, pareados por idade e gênero. Os pacientes foram selecionados segundo dados clínicos e laboratoriais, sendo feito o seqüenciamento de toda parte codificante do gene e Western Blotting (WB) com anticorpo monoclonal 15362-157, cedido pela Genzyme (primário 1:200 e secundário 1:10.000). A confirmação do diagnóstico foi feita através da medida da atividade residual de GAA em papel filtro, da presença de miopatia vacuolar com grânulos PAS e fosfatase ácida positivos em biópsia muscular e pela presença de mutação no gene GAA. A reação de imunoistoquímica foi realizada para fibras tipo I (lenta), tipo II (rápida) e densidade capilar (ulex), utilizando anticorpos monoclonais, respectivamente: antimiosina lenta (1:80), anti-miosina rápida (1:40) da Novocastra e ulex da Vector (1:800). A contagem das fibras foi realizada por 2 observadores em todo fragmento do corte transversal da biópsia com auxílio de um programa semi-automatizado. Observou-se predomínio de fibras tipo II em ambos os gêneros na FIP e predomínio de fibras tipo I em mulheres e tipo II em homens, na FIT. Aumento da densidade capilar, em comparação com os controles, foi notada em ambas as formas IP e IT. Verificou-se em média 90% de fibras vacuoladas nos casos FIP com completa distorção da arquitetura, enquanto na FIT, a porcentagem de fibras vacuoladas foi variável (0-88%). Como alguns genes constitutivos influenciam na distribuição das fibras musculares, como o gene ACE, o polimorfismo deste gene foi analisado quanto aos genótipos I/I, D/D e I/D. Observou-se ausência de concordância entre o genótipo do ACE e a distribuição de fibras em 60% dos casos da FIP e FIT, atribuindo-se o resultado da distribuição do tipo de fibras como parte da patologia da doença de Pompe. A gravidade da doença variou inversamente com a quantidade de enzima residual, sendo compatível com o quadro clínico do paciente. A presença de mutação deletéria em ambos os alelos foi observada em 3/10 casos de IP, sendo que todos os 3 casos apresentaram ausência total de enzima no WB. Há maior envolvimento de fibras tipo II em GSDII, sem depleção da microcirculação muscular. Estudos demonstram que a remoção do depósito de glicogênio ocorre diferencialmente nos tipos de fibra, sendo menos eficiente nas fibras tipo II. O achado do presente estudo poderá ter implicações na resposta à recente terapêutica proposta por reposição enzimática. / The glycogen storage disease type II (GSDII), autosomal recessive disorder, is caused by the deficiency of GAA (acid -glucosidase) a lysossomal enzyme that degrades the glycogen. The clinical findings are in accordance to great variability of age onset, degree of disease progression and extent of tissue involvement: predominantly cardiac and skeletal muscle in the infantile form (I) and more restricted to the skeletal muscle in the late-onset form (LO). The average survival time of the infantile form is 9-12 months. With advances of the histological, histochemical and imunohistochemical methods structural and functional analysis of muscle fiber types were intensified. The study of the capillary density is also important for nutritional and functional aspects. The objective of the present work is to analyze the correlations of the fiber type distribution to clinical presentation, genotype and residual GAA enzymatic activity. We analyzed 10 muscle biopsies of infantile and 09 of late-onset patients and compared to age and gender matched controls. The patients were selected according to clinical and laboratorial data, molecular diagnosis by full gene sequencing, and Western Blotting (WB) with monoclonal antibody 15362-157, courtesy Genzyme Science Group (primary 1:200 and secondary 1:10.000). Diagnostic confirmation was made by GAA enzymatic measurement in DBS, presence of vacuolar myopathy in muscle biopsy, and presence of mutation in GAA gene. The imunohistochemical study was carried out by detection of type I (slow), type II (fast) fibers and capillaries, using monoclonal antibodies, respectively: anti-slow myosin (1:80), anti-fast myosin (1:40) (Novocastra) and ulex (1:800) (Vector). Morphometry was performed by 2 observers using a half-automatized program. Type II fiber predominance was observed in both gender in the infantile form, type I fiber predominance in women and type II predominance in men with LO. Increase of the capillary density, in comparison to controls was noticed in both forms. 90% of vacuolated fibers with complete distortion of fiber architecture were demonstrated in I cases, while in LO, the percentage of vacuolated fibers ranged from 0 to 88%. As some constitutive gene, like ACE, influence muscle fiber distribution, its polymorphisms I/I, D/D and I/D gene were analyzed. Absence of agreement was observed between ACE genotype and fiber type distribution in 60% of I and LO cases, which was attributed as consequence of Pompe disease pathology itself. The disease severity varied inversely to the amount of residual GAA enzymatic activity, being compatible with the patient clinical findings. The presence of deleterious mutation in both alleles was observed in 3/10 infantile cases, and all 3 presented total enzyme absence at WB. A greater fiber type II involvement was observed in GSDII, without decrease in muscle capillary density. Recent studies demonstrated that glycogen deposit removal occurs distinctively in different fiber types, being less efficient in type II fibers. The present findings might have implications in the reply to the recent proposed enzyme replacement therapy.

A doença de Pompe (GSDII), autossômica recessiva, é causada pela deficiência da enzima lisossomal que degrada o glicogênio, -glucosidase ácida (GAA). O quadro clínico varia de acordo com a idade de início da doença, grau de progressão e envolvimento dos tecidos: predominantemente cardíaco e muscular esquelético na forma de início-precoce (FIP) e mais restrito no músculo esquelético na forma de início-tardio (FIT). A sobrevida média na FIP é de 9-12 meses. Com avanço dos métodos histológicos, histoquímicos e imunoistoquímicos intensificou-se a análise estrutural e funcional dos tipos de fibras musculares. O estudo da vascularização também é de importância pelo aporte nutricional e funcional das fibras. O objetivo do presente trabalho é analisar a correlação da distribuição do tipo de fibras com a forma de apresentação clínica da doença de Pompe, seu genótipo correspondente e a quantidade residual da enzima GAA. Analisou-se 10 biópsias musculares de pacientes FIP e 09 de FIT comparados com o grupo controle, pareados por idade e gênero. Os pacientes foram selecionados segundo dados clínicos e laboratoriais, sendo feito o seqüenciamento de toda parte codificante do gene e Western Blotting (WB) com anticorpo monoclonal 15362-157, cedido pela Genzyme (primário 1:200 e secundário 1:10.000). A confirmação do diagnóstico foi feita através da medida da atividade residual de GAA em papel filtro, da presença de miopatia vacuolar com grânulos PAS e fosfatase ácida positivos em biópsia muscular e pela presença de mutação no gene GAA. A reação de imunoistoquímica foi realizada para fibras tipo I (lenta), tipo II (rápida) e densidade capilar (ulex), utilizando anticorpos monoclonais, respectivamente: antimiosina lenta (1:80), anti-miosina rápida (1:40) da Novocastra e ulex da Vector (1:800). A contagem das fibras foi realizada por 2 observadores em todo fragmento do corte transversal da biópsia com auxílio de um programa semi-automatizado. Observou-se predomínio de fibras tipo II em ambos os gêneros na FIP e predomínio de fibras tipo I em mulheres e tipo II em homens, na FIT. Aumento da densidade capilar, em comparação com os controles, foi notada em ambas as formas IP e IT. Verificou-se em média 90% de fibras vacuoladas nos casos FIP com completa distorção da arquitetura, enquanto na FIT, a porcentagem de fibras vacuoladas foi variável (0-88%). Como alguns genes constitutivos influenciam na distribuição das fibras musculares, como o gene ACE, o polimorfismo deste gene foi analisado quanto aos genótipos I/I, D/D e I/D. Observou-se ausência de concordância entre o genótipo do ACE e a distribuição de fibras em 60% dos casos da FIP e FIT, atribuindo-se o resultado da distribuição do tipo de fibras como parte da patologia da doença de Pompe. A gravidade da doença variou inversamente com a quantidade de enzima residual, sendo compatível com o quadro clínico do paciente. A presença de mutação deletéria em ambos os alelos foi observada em 3/10 casos de IP, sendo que todos os 3 casos apresentaram ausência total de enzima no WB. Há maior envolvimento de fibras tipo II em GSDII, sem depleção da microcirculação muscular. Estudos demonstram que a remoção do depósito de glicogênio ocorre diferencialmente nos tipos de fibra, sendo menos eficiente nas fibras tipo II. O achado do presente estudo poderá ter implicações na resposta à recente terapêutica proposta por reposição enzimática. / The glycogen storage disease type II (GSDII), autosomal recessive disorder, is caused by the deficiency of GAA (acid -glucosidase) a lysossomal enzyme that degrades the glycogen. The clinical findings are in accordance to great variability of age onset, degree of disease progression and extent of tissue involvement: predominantly cardiac and skeletal muscle in the infantile form (I) and more restricted to the skeletal muscle in the late-onset form (LO). The average survival time of the infantile form is 9-12 months. With advances of the histological, histochemical and imunohistochemical methods structural and functional analysis of muscle fiber types were intensified. The study of the capillary density is also important for nutritional and functional aspects. The objective of the present work is to analyze the correlations of the fiber type distribution to clinical presentation, genotype and residual GAA enzymatic activity. We analyzed 10 muscle biopsies of infantile and 09 of late-onset patients and compared to age and gender matched controls. The patients were selected according to clinical and laboratorial data, molecular diagnosis by full gene sequencing, and Western Blotting (WB) with monoclonal antibody 15362-157, courtesy Genzyme Science Group (primary 1:200 and secondary 1:10.000). Diagnostic confirmation was made by GAA enzymatic measurement in DBS, presence of vacuolar myopathy in muscle biopsy, and presence of mutation in GAA gene. The imunohistochemical study was carried out by detection of type I (slow), type II (fast) fibers and capillaries, using monoclonal antibodies, respectively: anti-slow myosin (1:80), anti-fast myosin (1:40) (Novocastra) and ulex (1:800) (Vector). Morphometry was performed by 2 observers using a half-automatized program. Type II fiber predominance was observed in both gender in the infantile form, type I fiber predominance in women and type II predominance in men with LO. Increase of the capillary density, in comparison to controls was noticed in both forms. 90% of vacuolated fibers with complete distortion of fiber architecture were demonstrated in I cases, while in LO, the percentage of vacuolated fibers ranged from 0 to 88%. As some constitutive gene, like ACE, influence muscle fiber distribution, its polymorphisms I/I, D/D and I/D gene were analyzed. Absence of agreement was observed between ACE genotype and fiber type distribution in 60% of I and LO cases, which was attributed as consequence of Pompe disease pathology itself. The disease severity varied inversely to the amount of residual GAA enzymatic activity, being compatible with the patient clinical findings. The presence of deleterious mutation in both alleles was observed in 3/10 infantile cases, and all 3 presented total enzyme absence at WB. A greater fiber type II involvement was observed in GSDII, without decrease in muscle capillary density. Recent studies demonstrated that glycogen deposit removal occurs distinctively in different fiber types, being less efficient in type II fibers. The present findings might have implications in the reply to the recent proposed enzyme replacement therapy.