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All Diseases > MAN1B1-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation
MAN1B1-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation (MAN1B1)
Alternative Names: Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation Type IIu; Rafiq Syndrome; MAN1B1 Deficiency; Intellectual Disability-Truncal Obesity Syndrome
Disease Category: Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation
A rare, inherited condition, primarily affecting the central nervous system, caused by an abnormal protein disrupting N-linked glycosylation. Symptoms manifest during infancy, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, hypotonia (low muscle tone), speech problems, truncal obesity, and facial dysmorphism (abnormal difference in structure). Some individuals have skin laxity, joint hypermobility, and behavioral problems.
Research groups studying this disease
Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation
Frontiers in Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (FCDGC)
Recruiting
8401: Clinical and Basic Investigations into Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation
The investigators are conducting a natural history study of patients with congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG). The study will look into the progression of the disease amongst the participants and also look at the clinical symptoms and how they vary amongst different diseased population groups. The participants will be asked to fill out questionnaires either on their own or with a provider that will grade the severity of disease and document symptoms and diet. Participants will have an opportunity to submit blood, urine, and stool samples that will be tested for biomarkers for CDG. Participants will also complete dietary food records, physical exams, CDG scores, and the PROMIS questionnaires to assess disease progression and severity.
CDG & Allies - PPAIN
A patient-led infrastructure for research, awareness, and education for Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation.
CDG CARE (Community Alliance and Resource Exchange)
Promotes awareness of congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) and NGLY1-deficiency, provides resources, and funds scientific research.
CDG Canada
Connects patients and families affected by congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) to clinicians and researchers in Canada and globally.