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ArticleIndian journal of pediatrics2026

Organic Acidemias in India: Clinical and Molecular Spectrum.

Sunita Bijarnia-Mahay, Deepti Gupta, Ratna D Puri, Renu Saxena, Sudha Kohli, Jyotsna Verma, Divya C Thomas, Papai Roy, Veronica Arora, Swasti Pal and 7 more

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Sunita Bijarnia-MahayInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India. bijarnia@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5255-8212
Deepti GuptaInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Ratna D PuriInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Renu SaxenaInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Sudha KohliInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Jyotsna VermaInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Divya C ThomasInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Papai RoyInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Veronica AroraInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Swasti PalInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Praveen KumarDivision of Child Neurology, Institute of Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
R K SabharwalDivision of Child Neurology, Institute of Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Sudhisha DubeyInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Sujatha JagadeeshDepartment of Clinical Genetics, MEDISCAN Center, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Chaitanya DatarBharti Hospital & KEM Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Radha Rama Devi AkellaDepartment of Genetics, Rainbow Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
I C VermaInstitute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.

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Department of Biotechnology, Government of India BT/PR8392/MED/12/621/2013
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Abstract

objectivesOrganic acidemias (OADs) are inherited disorders of branched chain amino acid catabolism, typically presenting in neonatal or infantile period, with encephalopathy, metabolic acidosis, and seizures. While an early clinical and biochemical recognition is pivotal for immediate survival, molecular characterization is essential for accurate diagnosis, genetic counseling, and future preventive strategies in families.

methodsA study was performed on 394 patients/families suspected of OADs between year 2010 to 2025. Molecular studies were performed in biochemically diagnosed cases, using targeted Sanger sequencing, or next-generation sequencing. Cases were classified according to age and type of clinical presentations: acute, sub-acute/chronic, or presymptomatic/ newborn screening.

resultsA molecular confirmation was achieved in 293 patients from 283 families (95.4% diagnostic yield). Glutaric acidemia type 1 (100 cases) and methylmalonic acidemia (98 cases) were most common disorders identified. One-fourth of variants were novel (61/221, 27.6%) across 16 genes. Homozygosity was observed in 71.5% families. Apart from previously described recurrent variants in GCDH c.1204C>T, MMACHC c.394C>T and BTD c.38_44delGCGCTGinsTCC identified in index study, BCKDHB c.1065delT variant was noted to be geographically clustered in north-western India. High number of variants, including unique novel variants underscores the distinct genetic landscape of the Indian population. The prevalence of homozygous variants, many in the absence of consanguinity, suggests the impact of endogamy.

conclusionsMolecular characterization of OADs in India provides a critical framework for future studies in addition to clinical care advancements. This study adds 61 new variants to the global scientific record, facilitating improved prenatal diagnosis and early intervention strategies.

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Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn ErrorsBrain Diseases, MetabolicChildChild, PreschoolFemaleGlutaryl-CoA DehydrogenaseHumansIndiaInfantInfant, NewbornMaleNeonatal ScreeningGlutaryl-CoA DehydrogenaseIndian population: Molecular studiesMolecular variantsOrganic acidemiasSpectrum of organic acid disorders

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