NAXD Deficiency Associated with Perinatal Autoinflammation, Pancytopenia, Dermatitis, Colitis, and Cystic Encephalomalacia

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Contributors

  • Nadja Lucas - , Department of Paediatrics (Author)
  • Gregor Dückers - , Helios Klinikum Krefeld (Author)
  • Carsten Speckmann - , University of Freiburg (Author)
  • Stephan Ehl - , University of Freiburg (Author)
  • Norbert Utz - , Helios Klinikum Krefeld (Author)
  • Bochen Cheng - , China National GeneBank (Author)
  • Mingyan Fang - , China National GeneBank (Author)
  • Tim Niehues - , Helios Klinikum Krefeld (Author)
  • Min Ae Lee-Kirsch - , Department of Paediatrics (Author)

Abstract

NAD(P)HX dehydratase (NAXD) catalyzes the recovery of toxic derivatives of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotides which play an essential role in mitochondrial metabolism. Mutations in NAXD were recently shown to cause early-onset neurodegeneration exacerbated by febrile illness. Here, we report a novel homozygous stop-gain variant in NAXD in an infant who presented with a fulminant course of autoinflammation, dermatitis, colitis, and cystic encephalomalacia beginning at 3 weeks of age. Our findings support the central role of NAXD-mediated metabolite repair for normal tissue function and implicate innate immune processes in the pathogenesis of NAXD deficiency.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)105-108
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Pediatric Neurology
Volume19
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

Keywords

Keywords

  • cystic encephalomalacia, mitochondria, NAXD