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Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are caused by defective lysosomal degradation of macromolecules resulting in accumulation of substrates in various tissues. This gradually leads to organ dysfunction and the classical clinical presentation with multisystem involvement. Historically the management of LSDs was confined to symptomatic treatment only. More recently other therapies have become available. Treatment options include cellular therapy in the form of Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT), Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT), Substrate Reduction Therapy (SRT), Chaperone Mediated Therapy (CMT) and gene therapy. Whilst HSCT and ERT are established strategies in clinical practice for some LSDs, others are still in the development phase. The easy accessibility of ERT in the developed world (despite a high cost burden of approximately £144,000 per patient per annum in the UK), fewer risks associated with its administration and good metabolic and clinical outcome, have made ERT the treatment of choice for a number of LSDs. In recent years immune response has been identified as a significant factor in attenuating or nullifying the response to ERT. Despite recognition of this problem, there is a lack of reliable diagnostic tools to test and evaluate the antibody responses in the centres delivering ERT and far too little attention has been focused on development, optimisation and standardization of immune assays. In this project, IgG ELISA and two different functional enzyme inhibition assays (catalytic inhibition and cellular uptake inhibition) were developed and optimized. The immune response to ERT was then studied in recipients of ERT in MPSI, MPSVI and Pome disease. Our practice of delivering ERT in recipients of allogeneic HSCT prior to transplant provided us with an opportunity to study the immune response in MPSIH patients during ERT and following HSCT. We demonstrated functionally active antibodies in long term recipients of ERT in MPSI and Pompe disease. Allo-immune response in MPSVI did not inhibit the delivered enzyme therapy. A high titre inhibitory immune response was detected in the majority of MPSIH patients after exposure to ERT. This immune response was abrogated by allogeneic HSCT rendering these patients tolerant to replaced enzyme, confirming HSCT as an effective immune tolerance induction mechanism.

Introdução: As mucopolissacaridoses (MPS) são doenças genéticas raras causadas pela atividade deficiente de enzimas lisossômicas que afetam o catabolismo de glicosaminoglicanos, o que leva ao seu acúmulo no organismo e a um quadro clínico multisistêmico. As manifestações clínicas geram limitações nas tarefas cotidianas. Objetivos: Avaliar a capacidade funcional e a amplitude de movimento articular (ADM), e o efeito da Terapia de Reposição Enzimática (TRE) em ambas as variáveis, em um grupo de pacientes com MPS acompanhados por um centro de referência em doenças lisossômicas do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, longitudinal, com amostragem por conveniência. Utilizou-se o Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) e a Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF) para avaliar funcionalidade, e a goniometria para avaliar ADM. Foram realizadas três avaliações em 0, 6 e 12 meses após inclusão no estudo (Momento 1, Momento 2 e Momento 3). Para fins de análise, os pacientes foram divididos em rês grupos: Grupo 1: pacientes sem TRE; Grupo 2: pacientes em TRE antes e após inclusão no estudo; Grupo 3: pacientes em TRE após inclusão no estudo. Resultados: 21 pacientes foram incluídos: Grupo 1=7 (MPS II, MPS III-B, MPS IV-A); Grupo 2=6 (MPS I; MPS IV) e Grupo 3=8 (MPS I, MPS II, VI), mediana de idade de 10,5 anos, 18,5 anos e 2 anos; e intervalo interquartil de 9-14,5 anos, 11,5-21,75 anos e 1,5-5 anos, respectivamente. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos para ADM. Encontrou-se diferença para a área de autocuidado do PEDI para o Grupo 3 (p=0,05), a melhora clínica na ADM foi observada somente para este grupo. No teste MIF o Grupo 2 apresentou melhores escores em todos os domínios avaliados. Houve correlação positiva entre a área de autocuidado do PEDI e flexão de punho (r=,718). Discussão/Conclusão: A TRE parece promover a manutenção da ADM e funcionalidade. No entanto, é difícil avaliar se isso decorre da TRE, da melhora clínica geral proporcionada pelo tratamento, ou da combinação destes fatores. A preservação da funcionalidade é um desafio no tratamento clínico destes pacientes e a manutenção do desempenho ocupacional deve ser definida como objetivo a ser alcançado. / Introduction: The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are rare genetic disorders caused by a deficiency in lysosomal enzymes that affect the catabolism of glycosaminoglycans and cause their accumulation, resulting in a multisystemic clinical picture. Their clinical manifestations result in limitations to perform daily life tasks. Objectives: To evaluate functional capacity, joint range of motion (ROM), and the effect of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in both variables in patients with MPS followed at the reference center for lysosomal disorders at Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil. Methods: The present was a prospective, longitudinal study with convenience samples. The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) were used to evaluate functionality, and goniometry was used to evaluate ROM, at three moments (study allocation, and 6 and 12 months after study inclusion). For the analysis, three groups were formed, as follows: Group 1 (patients without ERT); Group 2 (patients on ERT before and after study inclusion), and Group 3 (patients that initiated ERT after study inclusion). Results: 21 patients were included: 7 in Group 1 (MPS II: 3, MPS III-B: 2, MPS IV-A: 2); 6 in Group 2 (MPS I: 3; MPS VI: 3), and 8 in Group 3 (MPS I: 3, MPS II: 4, MPS VI: 1). A statistically significant difference was found in the area of self-care of the PEDI for Group 3 (p=0,05), and clinical improvement in ROM was seen only in Group 3. Group 2 showed higher scores in all domains evaluated by the FIM. No statistically significant difference was found between the groups for ROM in the three moments evaluated. There was a positive correlation between the area of self-care of the PEDI and wrist flexion (r=0.718). Discussion/Conclusion: ERT seems to promote maintenance of ROM and functionality. However, it is difficult to evaluate whether or not this is due to ERT, to the general clinical improvement resulting from the treatment, or the combination of both. The preservation of functionality is an increasing challenge in the treatment of these patients, and maintenance of occupational performance should be defined as an objective to be reached by therapies used.

Introdução: As mucopolissacaridoses (MPS) são doenças genéticas raras causadas pela atividade deficiente de enzimas lisossômicas que afetam o catabolismo de glicosaminoglicanos, o que leva ao seu acúmulo no organismo e a um quadro clínico multisistêmico. As manifestações clínicas geram limitações nas tarefas cotidianas. Objetivos: Avaliar a capacidade funcional e a amplitude de movimento articular (ADM), e o efeito da Terapia de Reposição Enzimática (TRE) em ambas as variáveis, em um grupo de pacientes com MPS acompanhados por um centro de referência em doenças lisossômicas do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, longitudinal, com amostragem por conveniência. Utilizou-se o Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) e a Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF) para avaliar funcionalidade, e a goniometria para avaliar ADM. Foram realizadas três avaliações em 0, 6 e 12 meses após inclusão no estudo (Momento 1, Momento 2 e Momento 3). Para fins de análise, os pacientes foram divididos em rês grupos: Grupo 1: pacientes sem TRE; Grupo 2: pacientes em TRE antes e após inclusão no estudo; Grupo 3: pacientes em TRE após inclusão no estudo. Resultados: 21 pacientes foram incluídos: Grupo 1=7 (MPS II, MPS III-B, MPS IV-A); Grupo 2=6 (MPS I; MPS IV) e Grupo 3=8 (MPS I, MPS II, VI), mediana de idade de 10,5 anos, 18,5 anos e 2 anos; e intervalo interquartil de 9-14,5 anos, 11,5-21,75 anos e 1,5-5 anos, respectivamente. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos para ADM. Encontrou-se diferença para a área de autocuidado do PEDI para o Grupo 3 (p=0,05), a melhora clínica na ADM foi observada somente para este grupo. No teste MIF o Grupo 2 apresentou melhores escores em todos os domínios avaliados. Houve correlação positiva entre a área de autocuidado do PEDI e flexão de punho (r=,718). Discussão/Conclusão: A TRE parece promover a manutenção da ADM e funcionalidade. No entanto, é difícil avaliar se isso decorre da TRE, da melhora clínica geral proporcionada pelo tratamento, ou da combinação destes fatores. A preservação da funcionalidade é um desafio no tratamento clínico destes pacientes e a manutenção do desempenho ocupacional deve ser definida como objetivo a ser alcançado. / Introduction: The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are rare genetic disorders caused by a deficiency in lysosomal enzymes that affect the catabolism of glycosaminoglycans and cause their accumulation, resulting in a multisystemic clinical picture. Their clinical manifestations result in limitations to perform daily life tasks. Objectives: To evaluate functional capacity, joint range of motion (ROM), and the effect of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in both variables in patients with MPS followed at the reference center for lysosomal disorders at Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil. Methods: The present was a prospective, longitudinal study with convenience samples. The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) were used to evaluate functionality, and goniometry was used to evaluate ROM, at three moments (study allocation, and 6 and 12 months after study inclusion). For the analysis, three groups were formed, as follows: Group 1 (patients without ERT); Group 2 (patients on ERT before and after study inclusion), and Group 3 (patients that initiated ERT after study inclusion). Results: 21 patients were included: 7 in Group 1 (MPS II: 3, MPS III-B: 2, MPS IV-A: 2); 6 in Group 2 (MPS I: 3; MPS VI: 3), and 8 in Group 3 (MPS I: 3, MPS II: 4, MPS VI: 1). A statistically significant difference was found in the area of self-care of the PEDI for Group 3 (p=0,05), and clinical improvement in ROM was seen only in Group 3. Group 2 showed higher scores in all domains evaluated by the FIM. No statistically significant difference was found between the groups for ROM in the three moments evaluated. There was a positive correlation between the area of self-care of the PEDI and wrist flexion (r=0.718). Discussion/Conclusion: ERT seems to promote maintenance of ROM and functionality. However, it is difficult to evaluate whether or not this is due to ERT, to the general clinical improvement resulting from the treatment, or the combination of both. The preservation of functionality is an increasing challenge in the treatment of these patients, and maintenance of occupational performance should be defined as an objective to be reached by therapies used.

Introdução: As mucopolissacaridoses (MPS) são doenças genéticas raras causadas pela atividade deficiente de enzimas lisossômicas que afetam o catabolismo de glicosaminoglicanos, o que leva ao seu acúmulo no organismo e a um quadro clínico multisistêmico. As manifestações clínicas geram limitações nas tarefas cotidianas. Objetivos: Avaliar a capacidade funcional e a amplitude de movimento articular (ADM), e o efeito da Terapia de Reposição Enzimática (TRE) em ambas as variáveis, em um grupo de pacientes com MPS acompanhados por um centro de referência em doenças lisossômicas do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, longitudinal, com amostragem por conveniência. Utilizou-se o Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) e a Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF) para avaliar funcionalidade, e a goniometria para avaliar ADM. Foram realizadas três avaliações em 0, 6 e 12 meses após inclusão no estudo (Momento 1, Momento 2 e Momento 3). Para fins de análise, os pacientes foram divididos em rês grupos: Grupo 1: pacientes sem TRE; Grupo 2: pacientes em TRE antes e após inclusão no estudo; Grupo 3: pacientes em TRE após inclusão no estudo. Resultados: 21 pacientes foram incluídos: Grupo 1=7 (MPS II, MPS III-B, MPS IV-A); Grupo 2=6 (MPS I; MPS IV) e Grupo 3=8 (MPS I, MPS II, VI), mediana de idade de 10,5 anos, 18,5 anos e 2 anos; e intervalo interquartil de 9-14,5 anos, 11,5-21,75 anos e 1,5-5 anos, respectivamente. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos para ADM. Encontrou-se diferença para a área de autocuidado do PEDI para o Grupo 3 (p=0,05), a melhora clínica na ADM foi observada somente para este grupo. No teste MIF o Grupo 2 apresentou melhores escores em todos os domínios avaliados. Houve correlação positiva entre a área de autocuidado do PEDI e flexão de punho (r=,718). Discussão/Conclusão: A TRE parece promover a manutenção da ADM e funcionalidade. No entanto, é difícil avaliar se isso decorre da TRE, da melhora clínica geral proporcionada pelo tratamento, ou da combinação destes fatores. A preservação da funcionalidade é um desafio no tratamento clínico destes pacientes e a manutenção do desempenho ocupacional deve ser definida como objetivo a ser alcançado. / Introduction: The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are rare genetic disorders caused by a deficiency in lysosomal enzymes that affect the catabolism of glycosaminoglycans and cause their accumulation, resulting in a multisystemic clinical picture. Their clinical manifestations result in limitations to perform daily life tasks. Objectives: To evaluate functional capacity, joint range of motion (ROM), and the effect of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in both variables in patients with MPS followed at the reference center for lysosomal disorders at Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil. Methods: The present was a prospective, longitudinal study with convenience samples. The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) were used to evaluate functionality, and goniometry was used to evaluate ROM, at three moments (study allocation, and 6 and 12 months after study inclusion). For the analysis, three groups were formed, as follows: Group 1 (patients without ERT); Group 2 (patients on ERT before and after study inclusion), and Group 3 (patients that initiated ERT after study inclusion). Results: 21 patients were included: 7 in Group 1 (MPS II: 3, MPS III-B: 2, MPS IV-A: 2); 6 in Group 2 (MPS I: 3; MPS VI: 3), and 8 in Group 3 (MPS I: 3, MPS II: 4, MPS VI: 1). A statistically significant difference was found in the area of self-care of the PEDI for Group 3 (p=0,05), and clinical improvement in ROM was seen only in Group 3. Group 2 showed higher scores in all domains evaluated by the FIM. No statistically significant difference was found between the groups for ROM in the three moments evaluated. There was a positive correlation between the area of self-care of the PEDI and wrist flexion (r=0.718). Discussion/Conclusion: ERT seems to promote maintenance of ROM and functionality. However, it is difficult to evaluate whether or not this is due to ERT, to the general clinical improvement resulting from the treatment, or the combination of both. The preservation of functionality is an increasing challenge in the treatment of these patients, and maintenance of occupational performance should be defined as an objective to be reached by therapies used.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(医学) / 甲第22726号 / 医博第4644号 / 新制||医||1045(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院医学研究科医学専攻 / (主査)教授 戸口田 淳也, 教授 柳田 素子, 教授 滝田 順子 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(医学) / 甲第24787号 / 医博第4979号 / 新制||医||1066(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院医学研究科医学専攻 / (主査)教授 松田 秀一, 教授 森本 尚樹, 教授 安達 泰治 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

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Absence of functional phenylalanine hydroxylase results in phenylketonuria (PKU). Viable treatments remain few, expensive and secondary conditions such as osteopenia occur in most PKU patients. Objective 1: Given the recently described roles of gut microbes to aid host digestion, an orally administered genetically engineered probiotic as the delivery vehicle for enzyme replacement therapy was created. The engineered probiotic, pHENOMMenal, produced phenylalanine ammonia lyase with significant production of trans-cinnamate (phenylalanine cleavage product) in vitro and resulted in a reduction of 515 μM in blood phenylalanine when fed to PKU animals for 14 days (from 2307µM ± 264µM to 1792µM ± 261µM, n = 6, P < 0.05). The control probiotic produced no change in blood phenylalanine. Thus, pHENOMMenal treatment in PKU mice demonstrated engineered microbes could compensate for a metabolic deficiency of the host. Objective 2: Evaluate the PAHenu2 mouse model of PKU for a genetic discrepancy causing ocular enlargement and delayed development observed only after the PAHenu2 mutation was crossed to the C57BL/6J mouse. When compared to healthy littermates, ELISA indicated a consistent but insignificant decrease in plasma IGF-1 and an increase in ocular IGF-1 in PKU animals. SNP screening demonstrated a differential inheritance of IGF-1 alleles in healthy and PKU animals based on PAH allele inheritance. Ocular and developmental phenotypes in the PAHenu2 colony match those described in previous IGF-1 studies. Understanding the IGF-1 inheritance discrepancy will enable better osteopenia research using PAHenu2 mice and allow breeding of a healthier mouse colony for continued research. Collectively the results from this work describe a new therapeutic approach for treatment of PKU as well as a better understanding of the PAHenu2 mouse model to study this disease.