Altered cerebrospinal fluid proteins in Smith–Lemli–Opitz syndrome patients. Issue 8 (5th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cologna, Stephanie M.; Shieh, Christine; Toth, Cynthia L.; Cougnoux, Antony; Burkert, Kathryn R.; Bianconi, Simona E.; Wassif, Christopher A.; Porter, Forbes D.
• Is Part Of: American journal of medical genetics. Volume 170:Issue 8(2016)
• Page Start: 2060
• Page End: 2068
• Publication Date: 2016-05-05
• Subjects: Smith–Lemli–Opitz -- SLOS -- biomarkers -- cerebrospinal fluid; Medical genetics -- Periodicals; 616.14205
• DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.37720
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1552-4825

Abstract

Abstract : Smith–Lemli–Opitz syndrome (SLOS) is an autosomal recessive, multiple malformation syndrome with neurocognitive impairment. SLOS arises from mutations in the 7‐dehydrocholesterol reductase gene which results in impaired enzymatic conversion of 7‐dehydrocholesterol to cholesterol. In the current work, we sought to measure proteins that were altered in the cerebrospinal fluid from SLOS patients compared to pediatric controls. Using a multi‐analyte antibody‐based assay, we found that 12 proteins are altered in SLOS patients. Validation studies were carried out and the findings from this study suggest alterations in extracellular matrix remodeling and further evidence of oxidative stress within the disease pathophysiology. The results of this study will be used to explore biological pathways altered in SLOS and identifies a set of CSF proteins that can be evaluated as biomarkers in future therapeutic trials. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.