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MCM Diseases Flashcards

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Nieman Pick Disease

  1. Deficiency
  2. Build up
  3. Clinical features
A
  1. Acid spingomyelinase
  2. SM buildup in bone marrow, liver, CNS
  3. Cherry red spot on back of retina
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Cystic- Fibrosis

  1. Deficiency
  2. Build up
  3. Clinical Features
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  1. Mutation in CFTR gene
  2. Chloride buildup
  3. Salty sweat, build up of mucus in airways
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Hemolytic Anemia

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Premature RBC destruction:

Deficiency in glycolysis enzymes —> ATP deficiency—> improper ion gradients —> cell destruction —> hemolytic anemia

Deficiency in :
Aldolase A
Pyruvate Kinase

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Tarui Disease GSD VII

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  1. PFK-1 deficiency

2. Exercise induced muscle cramps, hemolytic anemia, high bilirubin, jaundice

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Von Gierke Disease

  1. Defective enzyme
  2. Pathway affected
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GSD I

  1. G6P (glucose-6-phosphate)
  2. Glycogenolysis/ gluconeogenesis (dephosphorylation of GLC 6-P to GLC)
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Pompe Disease

  1. Defective enzyme
  2. Pathway affected
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GSD II

  1. Acid Maltase
  2. Lysosomal glycogenolysis (release of GLC)
    * Therapy treatment- enzyme replacement, a-glucosidase delivered via IV
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Cori Disease

  1. Defective enzyme
  2. Pathway affected
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  1. Debranching enzyme (a-1,6-glucosidase activity)

2. Glycogenolysis (GLC cleavage and release from branch point)

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Anderson Disease

ABCD

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GSD IV

  1. Glucosyl (4:6) Transferase (branching)
  2. Glycogen branching
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McArdle Disease

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GSD V

  1. Glycogen phosphorylase
  2. Glycogenolysis
    * MUSCLE
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Hers Disease

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GSD VI

  1. Glycogen phosphorylase
  2. Glycogenolysis
    * LIVER
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F1,6BP Deficiency

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(similar to Tarui)
1. F1,6BP
2. Gluconeogenesis
Can't make extra glucose. 
Hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis, ketosis, apnea, hyperventilation
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Fanconi-Bickel Syndrome

  1. Deficiency
  2. Result
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  1. Mutuation in GLUT 2 transporter
  2. Unable to take up glucose, galactose, fructose

failure to thrive, hepatomegaly, rickets, tubular nephropathy, abdominal bloating

Treatment: Vitamin D, phosphate, uncooked corn starch

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Galactosemia

  1. Deficiency
  2. Result
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  1. Glucose 1P uridyltransferase (GALT)
  2. Accumulation of galactitol
    (failure to thrive, sepsis, liver failure)

TYPE II:
1. Galactokinase
2. Accumulation of galactose and galactitol in blood and urine
(cataracts in early infancy)

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Type II Diabetes

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Insulin Resistance

  • Mutations in insulin receptor and/or downstream signaling proteins
  • BGL >126mg/dL
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GSD 0

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  1. Glycogen synthase
  2. Cannot synthesize glycogen
    (muscle cramps, rely on glucose, need to eat frequently)
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Succinyl- CoA Synthetase Deficiency (SCS)

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Mutations of subunits that make up SUCLA/2

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Mitochondrial Depletion Syndrome

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Associated with:
Profound hypotonia
Progressive dystonia
Muscular atrophy
Severe sensory neural hearing imparment
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Mitochondrial Diseases

  1. Primary cause
  2. Secondary cause
  3. Manifestations
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  1. Defect in mito DNA
  2. Cardio diseases, renal failure, alcohol, smoking, ischemia, reperfusion
  3. Nervous, Heart, Skeletal muscle, vision
    - low energy production
    - increased free radical production
    - lactic acidosis
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MCAD Deficiency

  1. Deficiency
  2. Effected Pathway
  3. Manifestation
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  1. MCAD defect- impaired breakdown of MCFA’s
  2. FA B-oxidation
  3. Secondary carnitine deficiency
    - FA accumulation in liver
    - Interference with urea cycle
    - Elevated ammonia
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Ketoacidosis

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[Glucacon : insulin] increased (starvation)

  • Favors FA Breakdown
  • Increased. gluconeogenesis
  • Increased Acetyl CoA in mito
  • Acetone breath
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Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)

  1. Deficiency
  2. Manifestation
  3. Treatment
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  1. Deficient in BCKD (branched chain a-keto aciddehydrogenase complex
  2. Branched-chain amino acids in urine- maple urine smell
  3. synthetic diet limited BCAA (Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine)
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Phenylketouria

  1. Defects
  2. Manifestation
  3. Treatment
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  1. Defect in Phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) activity
  2. musty odor in urine
    - Impairment of brain function
  3. Dietary limit Phe
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Albinism

  1. Deficiency
  2. Defect
  3. Manifestation
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  1. Tyrosinase enzyme
  2. Severe lack of melanin (tyrosine can’t convert to melanin)
  3. Partial or complete absence of pigmentation in skin, hair, eyes
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Ammonia Toxicity

  1. Deficiency
  2. Defect
  3. Manifestation
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  1. Excessive ammonia due to Uric acid cycle disorders
  2. pH imbalance, mitochondrial dysfunction
  3. Toxic effects on brain, CNS
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Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome

  1. Defect
  2. Build up
  3. Manifestation
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  1. HGPRT enzyme in purine salvage pathway
  2. Overproduction of uric acid
  3. Hyperuricemia, hyperuricosuria
    - kidney stones
    - weakened muscle control
    - mental retardation
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Gout

  1. Defect
  2. Build up
  3. Manifestation
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  1. Excess uric acid in the blood
  2. Excess production and deposition of uric acid crystals
  3. Intensely painful and inflamed joints (most commonly in big toe)
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Vitamin A Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A

(Retinol)

  1. Extreme malnutrition, fat absorption issues
  2. Night blindness
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Vitamin B1 Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A

(Thiamine)

  1. Alcoholism
  2. Wernickes, Korsakoffs, Beri Beri
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Vitamin B3 Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A 
(Niacin)
1. Hartnup Disease
2. 4 D's:
Death
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Dementia
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Vitamin B5 Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A

(Pantothenic Acid)

  1. Extreme starvation
  2. Dermatitis, numbness,
31
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Vitamin B6 Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A

(Pyroxidine)

  1. Isoniazid therapy
  2. Sideroblastic anemia
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Vitamin B7 Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A

(Biotin)

  1. Raw eggs
  2. Rashes, bowel inflammation, muscle pain
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Vitamin B9 Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
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(Folate)

  1. Alcoholism, pregnancy, drug use
  2. megaloblastic anemia
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Vitamin C Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A

(Ascorbate)

  1. Dvoid of citrus gruits/ greens
  2. Scurvy, increased bleeding
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Vitamin D Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A

(Calcitriol)

  1. Lack of sunlight, poor diet
  2. Rickets, osteomalacia
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A

(Cobalamin)

  1. Pernicious anemia, pancreatitis
  2. Megaloblastic anemia
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Vitamin B2 Deficiency

  1. Cause
  2. Manifestation
A

(Riboflavin)

  1. Poor dietary intake
  2. Cheilosis, stomatitis
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Cystinuria

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  1. Defect in transport of DIBASIC amino acids (Cystine)
  2. Formation of cystine crystals or kidney stones.
  3. Renal cholic
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Hartnup Disease

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  1. Defect in transport of NEUTRAL amino acids (*Tryptophan)
  2. No serotonin , FTT, ataxia, sensitivity to photo light
  3. Treatment: High protein diet
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Respiratory Acidosis

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Result of HYPOventilation (rxn shift LEFT)

decrease in blood pH

41
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Metabolic Acidosis

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Result of adding a strong base (i.e. ketone bodies)

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Respiratory Alkalosis

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Result of hyperventilation (rxn shift RIGHT)

increase in blood pH

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Metabolic Alkalosis

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Result of adding strong base (i.e. antacid)

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Erythroblastosis Fetalis

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spontaneous miscarriage when mom is Rh-, and second baby is Rh- after first child was Rh+
Antigens cross placenta and attack fetus

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Spur Cell Anemia

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Anemia caused by build up of cholesterol in RBC’s- cells are too rigid and get squished when passing through capillaries and die

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Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome

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  1. Defect in HGPRT gene

2. Self mutilation, dystonia, mental retardation

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