https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/640155
標題: | Twelve-year review of galactosemia newborn screening in Taiwan: Evolving methods and insights | 作者: | HUI-AN CHEN Hsu, Rai Hseng Chen, Li Chu NI-CHUNG LEE Chiu, Pao Chin WUH-LIANG HWU YIN-HSIU CHIEN |
關鍵字: | Epimerase deficiency galactosemia | Galactosemia | GALE deficiency | Newborn screening | Whole exome sequencing | 公開日期: | 1-三月-2024 | 卷: | 38 | 來源出版物: | Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports | 摘要: | Background: Galactosemia was introduced into Taiwan's routine newborn screening (NBS) program in 1985. This study presents a 12-year experience, emphasizing disease diagnosis and screening performance. Method: NBS for galactosemia utilized dried blood spot samples taken 48–72 h post-delivery, with total galactose (TGal) level as the primary marker. Newborns with critical TGal levels were referred immediately, while those with borderline TGal underwent a recall test. GALT activity measurement was applied simultaneously as the second-tier marker. Further confirmatory tests, such as whole exome sequencing (WES), were conducted upon referral. Results: From January 1st, 2011, to December 31st, 2022, 51 cases were identified from 817,906 newborns. Of these, nine individuals had persistently elevated TGal. Diagnoses included one case of GALT deficiency, one of GALM deficiency, and seven of GALE deficiencies. Notably, the classic galactosemia patient (GALT deficiency) presented with extreme high TGal and was referred to the hospital for diet management immediately. All affected patients were instructed to adopt a galactose-restricted diet. By the median age of 2.5 years, all exhibited normal development and liver function. Conclusion: The incidence of classical galactosemia and its variants is extremely low in Taiwan. Incorporating WES into NBS has improved our ability to detect various galactosemia forms, enriching our understanding of the genetic underpinnings. While these newly discovered forms often present with milder initial elevations in TGal, specific biochemical investigations and regular monitoring are essential to understanding the long-term implications and outcomes. |
URI: | https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/640155 | ISSN: | 22144269 | DOI: | 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2024.101048 |
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