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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2025

Identification of a novel SACS gene mutation leading to spastic ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay type: a case report.

Víctor Raggio, Andrea Rey, Camila Simoes, Florencia Birriel, Soledad Rodriguez, Kateryn Bentancor, Alejandra Tapié, Lucía Spangenberg

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Víctor RaggioDepartamento de Genética, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Gral. Flores 2125, 11800, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Andrea ReyCátedra de Neuropediatría, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Gral. Flores 2125, 11800, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Camila SimoesBioinformatics Unit, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, Mataojo 2020, 11400, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Florencia BirrielServicio de Resonancia Magnética la Asistencial Uruguay, Av. Andrés Ceberio 649, San Carlos, Maldonado, Uruguay.
Soledad RodriguezDepartamento de Genética, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Gral. Flores 2125, 11800, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Kateryn BentancorFundación Para la Investigación en Enfermedades Raras (FUPIER), 18 de Julio 854 Apto. 258, 11300, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Alejandra TapiéDepartamento de Genética, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Gral. Flores 2125, 11800, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Lucía SpangenbergBioinformatics Unit, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, Mataojo 2020, 11400, Montevideo, Uruguay. lucia@pasteur.edu.uy.

Funding

Agencia de Investigacion e Innovacion (ANII) FSS_X_2022_1_173209FOCEM Fondo para la Convergencia Estructural del Mercosur (COF 03/11)IDB Bank IP011-17/CEI/LC/MBIDB Bank Proyecto ATN/KK-L4584-"Fortalecimiento de las capacidades técnicas y humanas para las exportaciones de servicios genómicos"
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Abstract

backgroundSpastic ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay is a rare autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of spasticity, ataxia, and peripheral neuropathy. Although predominantly affecting individuals of French-Canadian descent, the geographic distribution of spastic ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay-associated cases is expanding. CASE PRESENTATION: This study presents the case of a 3-year-old Uruguayan girl with suspected autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay, demonstrating the disease's presence in previously unreported locations. Exome sequencing analysis revealed two compound heterozygous variants in the sacsin molecular chaperone gene, one of which was novel.

conclusionThis report highlights the genomic heterogeneity of spastic ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay and emphasizes the importance of investigating the genetic landscape of the disease in diverse populations. Understanding the underlying genetic alterations and their geographic distribution contributes to improved diagnosis, management, and potentially targeted therapies for individuals affected by spastic ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay worldwide.

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Heat-Shock ProteinsIntellectual DisabilityMuscle SpasticitySpinocerebellar AtaxiasChild, PreschoolExome SequencingFemaleHumansMutationHeat-Shock ProteinsSACS protein, humanAtaxiaGenomic medicineWhole exome sequencing

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PMID40830897
PMCPMC12363115

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