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== Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) ==


[[File:Glycogen structure.svg|thumb|right|The molecular structure of glycogen, central to understanding Glycogen Storage Diseases.]]
'''Glycogen storage disease''' (GSD) refers to a group of inherited [[metabolic disorders]] that affect the body's ability to store and utilize [[glycogen]], a form of [[glucose]] stored in the [[liver]] and [[muscles]]. These disorders are caused by deficiencies in the enzymes responsible for glycogen synthesis or breakdown, leading to an accumulation or deficiency of glycogen in various tissues.


'''Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD)''', also known as '''glycogenosis''' and '''dextrinosis''', refers to a group of [[metabolic disorder|metabolic disorders]] characterized by enzyme deficiencies affecting glycogen synthesis, glycogen breakdown, or [[glycolysis]] (the breakdown of glucose).
==Classification==
Glycogen storage diseases are classified based on the specific enzyme deficiency and the affected tissue. The most common types include:


typically in [[muscle]]s and/or [[liver]] cells.<ref>{{cite journal |doi=10.3233/NPM-1831|pmid=30741698|title=Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency incidence in a Hispanic population|journal=Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine|pages=1–5|year=2019|last1=Cantú-Reyna|first1=C.|last2=Santos-Guzmán|first2=J.|last3=Cruz-Camino|first3=H.|last4=Vazquez Cantu|first4=D.L.|last5=Góngora-Cortéz|first5=J.J.|last6=Gutiérrez-Castillo|first6=A.}}</ref>
* '''Type I (Von Gierke's disease)''': Caused by a deficiency of the enzyme [[glucose-6-phosphatase]], leading to severe [[hypoglycemia]] and accumulation of glycogen in the liver and kidneys.
* '''Type II (Pompe disease)''': Results from a deficiency of [[acid alpha-glucosidase]], affecting the heart and skeletal muscles.
* '''Type III (Cori disease)''': Due to a deficiency in the debranching enzyme, leading to abnormal glycogen structure and accumulation in the liver and muscles.
* '''Type IV (Andersen's disease)''': Caused by a deficiency in the branching enzyme, resulting in abnormal glycogen that can lead to liver cirrhosis.
* '''Type V (McArdle's disease)''': Characterized by a deficiency of [[muscle phosphorylase]], affecting muscle metabolism and causing exercise intolerance.
* '''Type VI (Hers disease)''': Due to a deficiency of liver phosphorylase, leading to mild hypoglycemia and hepatomegaly.


GSD has two classes of cause: genetic and acquired. Genetic GSD is caused by any [[inborn error of metabolism]] (genetically defective [[enzyme]]s) involved in these processes.  In livestock, acquired GSD is caused by [[Substance intoxication|intoxication]] with the [[alkaloid]] [[castanospermine]].<ref name="pmid7604496">{{cite journal|vauthors=Stegelmeier BL, Molyneux RJ, Elbein AD, James LF|date=May 1995|title=The lesions of locoweed (Astragalus mollissimus), swainsonine, and castanospermine in rats|url=|journal=Veterinary Pathology|volume=32|issue=3|pages=289–98|doi=10.1177/030098589503200311|issn=|pmid=7604496}}<!--| accessdate = 2009-05-15--></ref>
==Pathophysiology==
Glycogen storage diseases result from mutations in genes encoding enzymes involved in glycogen metabolism. These mutations lead to either an accumulation of glycogen in tissues or an inability to mobilize glycogen stores, resulting in various clinical manifestations. The specific symptoms depend on the type of GSD and the tissues affected.


==Types==
==Clinical Manifestations==
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The clinical presentation of glycogen storage diseases varies widely depending on the type and severity of the enzyme deficiency. Common symptoms include:
{| class="sortable wikitable"
! Type <br/>(Eponym)
! Enzyme deficiency <br/>(Gene<ref name="medbiochem"/>)
! Incidence (births)
! [[Hypoglycemia|Hypo-<br>glycemia]]?
! [[Hepatomegaly|Hepato-<br>megaly]]?
! [[Hyperlipidemia|Hyperlip-<br>idemia]]? 
! Muscle symptoms
! Development/ prognosis
! Other symptoms
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type 0|GSD 0]]
| [[Glycogen synthase]] <br/>([[GYS2]])
| ?
| Yes
|  No
| No
| Occasional [[muscle cramp]]ing
| Growth failure in some cases
|
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type I|GSD I]] / GSD 1 <br/>([[von Gierke's disease]])
| [[Glucose-6-phosphatase]]  <br/>([[G6PC]] / [[SLC37A4]])
| 1 in 50,000 – 100,000<ref name=Roth/><ref>[http://www.agsdus.org/type-i.php The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease > Type I Glycogen Storage Disease Type I GSD] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100803073038/http://www.agsdus.org/html/typeivongierke.htm |date=2010-08-03 }} October 2006.</ref> <ref>{{cite journal |last1=Cantú-Reyna |first1=C. |last2=Santos-Guzmán |first2=J. |last3=Cruz-Camino |first3=H. |last4=Vazquez Cantu |first4=D.L. |last5=Góngora-Cortéz |first5=J.J. |last6=Gutiérrez-Castillo |first6=A. |title=Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency incidence in a Hispanic population |journal=Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine |date=4 February 2019 |pages=1–5 |doi=10.3233/NPM-1831|pmid=30741698 }}</ref>
| Yes
|  Yes
| Yes
|  None
| [[Growth failure]]
| [[Lactic acidosis]], [[hyperuricemia]]
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type II|GSD II]] / GSD 2 <br/>([[Pompe disease]] )
| [[Acid alpha-glucosidase]] <br/>(GAA)
| 1 in 13,000. <ref>https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/140/Supplement_1/S4</ref>
| No
| Yes
| No
| [[Muscle weakness]]
| Progressive proximal skeletal muscle weakness with varied timeline to threshold of functional limitation (early childhood to adulthood). Approximately 15% of the Pompe population is classified as infantile Pompe which is typically deadly within the first year if untreated.
| [[Heart failure]] (infantile), respiratory difficulty (due to muscle weakness)
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type III|GSD III]] / GSD 3 <br/>([[Cori's disease]] or [[Forbes' disease]])
| [[Glycogen debranching enzyme]] <br/>([https://www.genenames.org/cgi-bin/gene_symbol_report?hgnc_id=321 AGL])
| 1 in 100,000
| Yes
|  Yes
| Yes
| [[Myopathy]]
|
|
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type IV|GSD IV]] / GSD 4 <br/>([[Andersen disease]])
| [[Glycogen branching enzyme]] <br/>([[GBE1]])
| 1 in 500,000<ref name="ceaccp.oxfordjournals.org">{{Cite journal | url=http://ceaccp.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2010/12/22/bjaceaccp.mkq055/T2.expansion.html |doi = 10.1093/bjaceaccp/mkq055|title = Perioperative care of children with inherited metabolic disorders|journal = Continuing Education in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain|volume = 11|issue = 2|pages = 62–68|year = 2011|last1 = Stuart|first1 = Grant|last2 = Ahmad|first2 = Nargis}}</ref>
| No
|  Yes,<br> also <br> [[cirrhosis]]
| No
| Myopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy
| [[Failure to thrive]], death at age ~5 years
|
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type V|GSD V]] / GSD 5 <br/>([[McArdle disease]])
| [[Muscle glycogen phosphorylase]] <br/>([[PYGM]])
| 1 in 100,000 – 500,000<ref>http://mcardlesdisease.org/</ref><ref name="ceaccp.oxfordjournals.org"/>
| No
|  No
| No
|Exercise-induced cramps, [[Rhabdomyolysis]]
|
| [[Renal failure]] by [[myoglobinuria]], [[second wind phenomenon]]
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type VI|GSD VI]] / GSD 6 <br/>([[Hers' disease]])
| [[Liver glycogen phosphorylase]] <br/>([[PYGL]]) <br/> [[phosphoglycerate mutase|Muscle phosphoglycerate mutase]] <br/>([[PGAM2]])
| 1 in 65,000 – 85,000<ref name=Ierardi-Curto>[http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/950587-overview eMedicine Specialties > Pediatrics: Genetics and Metabolic Disease > Metabolic Diseases > Glycogen-Storage Disease Type VI] Author: Lynne Ierardi-Curto, MD, PhD. Updated: Aug 4, 2008</ref>
| Yes
|  Yes
| Yes <ref>{{cite book|last1=Goldman|first1=Lee|last2=Schafer|first2=Andrew|title=Goldman's Cecil medicine|year=2012|edition =24th|publisher=Elsevier/Saunders|location=Philadelphia|isbn=978-1-4377-1604-7|page=1356}}</ref> 
|None
| initially benign, developmental delay follows.
|
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type VII|GSD VII]] / GSD 7 <br/>([[Tarui's disease]])
| [[Phosphofructokinase 1|Muscle phosphofructokinase]] <br/>([[PKFM]])
| 1 in 1,000,000<ref>{{cite web|title=Rare Disease Database|url=http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=EN&Expert=371|website=Orpha.net|accessdate=2015-09-20}}</ref>
|  No
|  No
| No
|Exercise-induced muscle cramps and weakness
| [[developmental delay]]
| In some [[haemolytic anaemia]]
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type IX|GSD IX]] / GSD 9
| [[Phosphorylase kinase]] <br/>([[PHKA2]] / [[PHKB]] / [[PHKG2]] / [[PHKA1]])
| ?
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| None
| [[Delayed motor development]], [[Developmental delay]]
|
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type X|GSD X]] / GSD 10
|[[Phosphoglycerate mutase]]
([https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/PGAM2 PGAM2])
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|Exercise-induced muscle cramps and weakness
|
|Myoglobinuria<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/phosphoglycerate-mutase-deficiency|title=Phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency|last=Reference|first=Genetics Home|website=Genetics Home Reference|language=en|access-date=2019-02-06}}</ref>
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type XI|GSD XI]] / GSD 11
| [[lactate dehydrogenase|Muscle lactate dehydrogenase]] <br/>([[LDHA]])
| ?
| ?
|  ?
| ?
| 
|
|
|-
| [[Fanconi-Bickel syndrome]] <br/>formerly [[Glycogen storage disease type XI|GSD XI]] / GSD 11, no longer considered a GSD
| [[Glucose transporter]] <br/>([[GLUT2]])
| ?
| Yes
|  Yes
| No
| None
|
|
|-
| GSD XII / GSD 12 <br/>{{Nowrap|([[Aldolase A deficiency]])}}
| [[Aldolase A]] <br/>([[ALDOA]])
| ?
| No
| In some
| No
| [[Exercise intolerance]], [[cramps]]. In some Rhabdomyolysis.
| 
| Hemolytic anemia and [[Aldolase A deficiency#Symptoms|other symptoms]]
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type XIII|GSD XIII]] / GSD 13
| [[enolase|β-enolase]] <br/>([[ENO3]])
| ?
| No
| ?
| No
| [[Exercise intolerance]], [[cramps]]
| Increasing intensity of [[myalgia]]s over decades<ref name="Httpneuromuscularwustledumsysglycogenhtmlenolase">{{Cite web | url=http://neuromuscular.wustl.edu/msys/glycogen.html#enolase | title=Glycogenoses}}</ref>
| [[Creatine kinase|Serum CK]]: Episodic elevations; Reduced with rest<ref name="Httpneuromuscularwustledumsysglycogenhtmlenolase" />
|-
| [[Glycogen storage disease type XV|GSD XV]] / GSD 15
| [[Glycogenin-1]] <br/>([[GYG1]])
| Rare<ref name=Malfatti2014>Malfatti E, Nilsson J, Hedberg-Oldfors C, Hernandez-Lain A, Michel F, Dominguez-Gonzalez C, Viennet G, Akman HO, Kornblum C, Van den Bergh P, Romero NB, Engel AG, DiMauro S, Oldfors A (2014) A new muscle glycogen storage disease associated with glycogenin-1 deficiency. Ann Neurol 76(6):891-898
</ref>
| No
| No
| No
| Muscle atropy
| Slowly progressive weakness over decades
| None
|}


Remarks:
* [[Hypoglycemia]]
* Some GSDs have different forms, e.g. infantile, juvenile, adult (late-onset).
* [[Hepatomegaly]]
* Some GSDs have different subtypes, e.g. GSD1a / GSD1b, GSD9A1 / GSD9A2 / GSD9B / GSD9C / GSD9D.<ref name="medbiochem"/>
* [[Muscle weakness]] and cramps
* GSD type 0: Although [[glycogen synthase]] deficiency does not result in storage of extra glycogen in the liver, it is often classified with the GSDs as type 0 because it is another defect of glycogen storage and can cause similar problems.
* [[Cardiomyopathy]]
* GSD type VIII (GSD 8): In the past it was considered a distinct condition,<ref name="pmid4508182">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ludwig M, Wolfson S, Rennert O |title=Glycogen storage disease, type 8 |journal=Arch. Dis. Child. |volume=47 |issue=255 |pages=830–833 |date=October 1972 |pmid=4508182 |pmc=1648209 |doi= 10.1136/adc.47.255.830|url=}}</ref> however it is now classified with GSD type VI<ref name="urleMedicine - Glycogen-Storage Disease Type VI : Article by Lynne Ierardi-Curto">{{cite journal |url=http://www.emedicine.com/ped/TOPIC2564.HTM |title= Glycogen-Storage Disease Type VI : Article by Lynne Ierardi-Curto |work= eMedicine|accessdate=|date= 2019-02-02 }}</ref> or GSD IXa1;<ref>[https://www.omim.org/entry/306000  GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE IXa1; GSD9A1] OMIM - Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man</ref> it has been described as [[X-linked recessive]] inherited.<ref name="urlDefinition: glycogen storage disease type VIII from Online Medical Dictionary">{{cite web |url=http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/omd?glycogen+storage+disease+type+VIII |title=Definition: glycogen storage disease type VIII from Online Medical Dictionary |format= |website= |accessdate=}}</ref>
* GSD type XI (GSD 11): [[Fanconi-Bickel syndrome]], hepatorenal glycogenosis with renal Fanconi syndrome, no longer considered a glycogen storage disease.<ref name="medbiochem"/>
* GSD type XIV (GSD 14): Now classed as [[Congenital disorder of glycosylation]] type 1 (CDG1T), affects the phosphoglucomutase enzyme (gene PGM1).<ref name="medbiochem">[https://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org/glycogen.php Glycogen Metabolism themedicalbiochemistrypage.org]</ref>
* [[Lafora disease]] is considered a complex neurodegenerative disease and also a glycogen metabolism disorder.<ref>Ortolano S, Vieitez I et al. Loss of cortical neurons underlies the neuropathology of Lafora disease. Mol Brain 2014;7:7 {{PMC|3917365}}</ref>
 
== Diagnosis ==
[[Image:Glycogen storage disease in liver - high mag.jpg|thumb|right|[[Micrograph]] of glycogen storage disease with [[histology|histologic]] features consistent with [[Cori disease]]. [[Liver biopsy]]. [[H&E stain]].]]
{{Expand section|date=November 2017}}
 
==Treatment==
Treatment is dependent on the type of glycogen storage disease. GSD I is typically treated with frequent small meals of [[carbohydrates]] and [[cornstarch]], called [[modified cornstarch therapy]], to prevent low blood sugar, while other treatments may include [[allopurinol]] and [[human granulocyte colony stimulating factor]].<ref name=Rare2017>{{cite web|title=Glycogen Storage Disease Type I - NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)|url=https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/glycogen-storage-disease-type-i/|website=NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)|accessdate=23 March 2017}}</ref>
 
== Epidemiology ==
Overall, according to a study in [[British Columbia]], approximately 2.3 children per 100,000 births (1 in 43,000) have some form of glycogen storage disease.<ref name=BC>{{cite journal |vauthors=Applegarth DA, Toone JR, Lowry RB |title=Incidence of inborn errors of metabolism in British Columbia, 1969–1996 |journal=Pediatrics |volume=105 |issue=1 |pages=e10 |date=January 2000 |pmid=10617747 |doi= 10.1542/peds.105.1.e10|url=|doi-access=free }}</ref> In the United States, they are estimated to occur in 1 per 20,000–25,000 births.<ref name=Roth>[http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/949937-overview eMedicine Specialties > Glycogen-Storage Disease Type I] Author: Karl S Roth. Updated: Aug 31, 2009</ref> Dutch incidence rate is estimated to be 1 per 40,000 births.
While a Mexican incidence showed 6.78:1000 male newborns.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Cantú-Reyna |first1=C. |last2=Santos-Guzmán |first2=J. |last3=Cruz-Camino |first3=H. |last4=Vazquez Cantu |first4=D.L. |last5=Góngora-Cortéz |first5=J.J. |last6=Gutiérrez-Castillo |first6=A. |title=Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency incidence in a Hispanic population |journal=Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine |date=4 February 2019 |pages=1–5 |doi=10.3233/NPM-1831|pmid=30741698 }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Cantú-Reyna |first1=Consuelo |last2=Zepeda |first2=Luis Manuel |last3=Montemayor |first3=René |last4=Benavides |first4=Santiago |last5=González |first5=Héctor Javier |last6=Vázquez-Cantú |first6=Mercedes |last7=Cruz-Camino |first7=Héctor |title=Incidence of Inborn Errors of Metabolism by Expanded Newborn Screening in a Mexican Hospital |journal=Journal of Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Screening |date=27 September 2016 |volume=4 |pages=232640981666902 |doi=10.1177/2326409816669027|url=http://www.scielo.br/pdf/jiems/v4/2326-4594-jiems-4-e150013.pdf }}</ref>
 
 
== Types of GSD ==
GSD is categorized into different types based on the enzyme deficiency and affected tissues:
* Type I (Von Gierke Disease): Affects glucose release from the liver.
* Type II (Pompe Disease): Involves muscle and liver glycogen breakdown.
* Type III (Cori or Forbes Disease): Affects liver and muscle glycogen breakdown.
* Others: There are several other types, each with specific enzyme deficiencies.
 
== Causes ==
GSDs are caused by genetic mutations that result in the deficiency of enzymes responsible for glycogen metabolism. These are typically inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.
 
== Symptoms ==
Symptoms vary depending on the type of GSD but may include:
* Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
* Muscle weakness or cramps
* Enlarged liver
* Growth retardation
* Growth retardation
* [[Lactic acidosis]]


== Diagnosis ==
==Diagnosis==
 
Diagnosis of glycogen storage diseases typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, biochemical tests, and genetic analysis. Key diagnostic steps include:
[[File:Laboratories 00048 REP SDR-54 (0643).jpg|thumb|Genetic testing, a tool used in the diagnosis of GSD.]]


Diagnosis of GSD involves:
* Measurement of blood glucose and lactate levels
* Blood tests to measure enzyme levels
* Liver function tests
* Liver or muscle biopsy
* Muscle biopsy and enzyme assays
* Genetic testing
* Genetic testing to identify specific mutations


== Treatment ==
==Management==
Treatment depends on the specific type of GSD:
Management of glycogen storage diseases focuses on controlling symptoms and preventing complications. Treatment strategies may include:
* Dietary management (e.g., frequent high-carbohydrate meals to prevent hypoglycemia in Type I GSD)
* Enzyme replacement therapy for certain types like Type II GSD
* Supportive treatments for symptoms like muscle cramps


== External Links ==
* Dietary modifications to maintain normal blood glucose levels
* [https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/glycogen-storage-disease-type-i Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center - Glycogen Storage Disease Type I]
* Enzyme replacement therapy, particularly for Pompe disease
* [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/glycogen-storage-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355131 Mayo Clinic - Glycogen Storage Disease]
* Liver transplantation in severe cases
* Physical therapy to manage muscle symptoms


[[Category:Metabolic Disorders]]
==Prognosis==
[[Category:Genetic Diseases]]
The prognosis for individuals with glycogen storage diseases varies depending on the type and severity of the disorder. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can improve outcomes and quality of life for many patients.
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Revision as of 19:04, 22 March 2025

Group of inherited metabolic disorders affecting glycogen metabolism



Glycogen storage disease (GSD) refers to a group of inherited metabolic disorders that affect the body's ability to store and utilize glycogen, a form of glucose stored in the liver and muscles. These disorders are caused by deficiencies in the enzymes responsible for glycogen synthesis or breakdown, leading to an accumulation or deficiency of glycogen in various tissues.

Classification

Glycogen storage diseases are classified based on the specific enzyme deficiency and the affected tissue. The most common types include:

  • Type I (Von Gierke's disease): Caused by a deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase, leading to severe hypoglycemia and accumulation of glycogen in the liver and kidneys.
  • Type II (Pompe disease): Results from a deficiency of acid alpha-glucosidase, affecting the heart and skeletal muscles.
  • Type III (Cori disease): Due to a deficiency in the debranching enzyme, leading to abnormal glycogen structure and accumulation in the liver and muscles.
  • Type IV (Andersen's disease): Caused by a deficiency in the branching enzyme, resulting in abnormal glycogen that can lead to liver cirrhosis.
  • Type V (McArdle's disease): Characterized by a deficiency of muscle phosphorylase, affecting muscle metabolism and causing exercise intolerance.
  • Type VI (Hers disease): Due to a deficiency of liver phosphorylase, leading to mild hypoglycemia and hepatomegaly.

Pathophysiology

Glycogen storage diseases result from mutations in genes encoding enzymes involved in glycogen metabolism. These mutations lead to either an accumulation of glycogen in tissues or an inability to mobilize glycogen stores, resulting in various clinical manifestations. The specific symptoms depend on the type of GSD and the tissues affected.

Clinical Manifestations

The clinical presentation of glycogen storage diseases varies widely depending on the type and severity of the enzyme deficiency. Common symptoms include:

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of glycogen storage diseases typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, biochemical tests, and genetic analysis. Key diagnostic steps include:

  • Measurement of blood glucose and lactate levels
  • Liver function tests
  • Muscle biopsy and enzyme assays
  • Genetic testing to identify specific mutations

Management

Management of glycogen storage diseases focuses on controlling symptoms and preventing complications. Treatment strategies may include:

  • Dietary modifications to maintain normal blood glucose levels
  • Enzyme replacement therapy, particularly for Pompe disease
  • Liver transplantation in severe cases
  • Physical therapy to manage muscle symptoms

Prognosis

The prognosis for individuals with glycogen storage diseases varies depending on the type and severity of the disorder. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can improve outcomes and quality of life for many patients.

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