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ArticleHuman molecular genetics2026

Natural history of NGLY1 deficiency: motor function & clinical features.

Grace Morrison, Selina Dwight, Hal Landy, William F Mueller, Pam Ventola, Regina Deck, Becky Schweighardt, Matt Wilsey, Kevin J Lee, Bernhard Suter

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Article in Human molecular genetics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Grace MorrisonGrace Science Foundation, PO Box 114, Menlo Park, CA 94026, United States.
Selina DwightGrace Science Foundation, PO Box 114, Menlo Park, CA 94026, United States.
Hal LandyGrace Science Foundation, PO Box 114, Menlo Park, CA 94026, United States.
William F MuellerGrace Science Foundation, PO Box 114, Menlo Park, CA 94026, United States.
Pam VentolaGrace Science Foundation, PO Box 114, Menlo Park, CA 94026, United States.
Regina DeckGrace Science Foundation, PO Box 114, Menlo Park, CA 94026, United States.
Becky SchweighardtGrace Science Foundation, PO Box 114, Menlo Park, CA 94026, United States.
Matt WilseyGrace Science Foundation, PO Box 114, Menlo Park, CA 94026, United States.
Kevin J LeeGrace Science Foundation, PO Box 114, Menlo Park, CA 94026, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-9823-0952
Bernhard SuterDepartment of Pediatrics Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6701 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77035, United States.

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Grace Science Foundation
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

N-glycanase 1 (NGLY1) Deficiency is an ultra-rare neurodevelopmental disorder caused by biallelic loss-of-function mutations in the NGLY1 gene, leading to severe impairments in neurocognitive and motor function abilities in the affected patient population. Its core clinical features include global developmental delay, hyperkinetic movement disorders, elevation of liver transaminases, (hypo)alacrima, and progressive sensorimotor neuropathy. Due to the range of phenotypes and severity within the confirmed patient population, ongoing characterization of the disease is critical. A prospective natural history study (NHS) was conducted to further elucidate disease phenotypes and examine any changes in neurocognitive or motor function over a one-year period. Fifteen participants, representing roughly 10% of the total identified patient population, were enrolled to complete three onsite visits. Participants in this study exhibited phenotypes previously reported, including core disease phenotypes, hypotonia, scoliosis, musculoskeletal abnormalities, abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG) results, and visual and genitourinary abnormalities. Results from validated neurocognitive and motor function assessments revealed profound global developmental delays in all participants, including communication, gross and fine motor function, and cognitive domains. Age-equivalent scores identified a widening developmental gap between participants and neurotypical peers over time, indicating delayed milestone achievement and/or regression. Although fluctuations were observed, measurements for individual participants were mostly stable over the course of the NHS. Liver transaminase and biomarker N-acetylglucosamine-asparagine (GlcNAc-Asn; GNA) levels were elevated in all participants. Results build on previous studies and inform the selection of potential endpoints for emerging interventional clinical trials, including laboratory values, neurocognitive and motor function assessments, and caregiver reported outcomes.

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Congenital Disorders of GlycosylationPeptide-N4-(N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminyl) Asparagine AmidaseAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolDevelopmental DisabilitiesFemaleHumansInfantMaleMutationPhenotypeProspective StudiesNGLY1 protein, humanPeptide-N4-(N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminyl) Asparagine AmidaseGlobal developmental delayMotor functionNatural History StudyNGLY1 DeficiencyN-glycanase 1

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PMID42114141
PMCPMC13160418

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