Reiko Kagawa

Dr. Reiko Kagawa


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Academic Career Length

11Years (2016-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 February 2021 in Journal of Clinical Immunology
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YIYusuke Imanaka
Yusuke Imanaka
MTMaki Taniguchi
Maki Taniguchi
TDTakehiko Doi
Takehiko Doi
MTMiyuki Tsumura
Miyuki Tsumura
RNRie Nagaoka
Rie Nagaoka
SOSatoshi Okada
Satoshi Okada

1 December 2016 in Molecular Genetics and Metabolism
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GTGo Tajima
Go Tajima
KHKeiichi Hara
Keiichi Hara
MTMiyuki Tsumura
Miyuki Tsumura
RKReiko Kagawa
Reiko Kagawa
SOSatoshi Okada
Satoshi Okada
MKMasao Kobayashi
Masao Kobayashi

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AUAkari Utsunomiya
Akari Utsunomiya
TNToshio Nakamae
Toshio Nakamae
RKReiko Kagawa
Reiko Kagawa
SKShuhei Karakawa
Shuhei Karakawa
SSSonoko Sakata
Sonoko Sakata
SOSatoshi Okada
Satoshi Okada
Background: Morquio A syndrome, mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA (MPS IVA), is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by the deficient activity of N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GalNac6S), due to alterations in the GALNS gene. This disorder results in marked abnormalities in bones and connective tissues, and affects multiple organs. Here, we describe the clinical course of a Japanese boy with MPS IVA who began enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) at the age of 24 months. Patient: the patient presented for kyphosis treatment at 22 months of age. An X-ray examination revealed dysostosis multiplex. Uronic acids were elevated in the urine and the keratan sulfate (KS) fraction was predominant. The leukocyte GalNac6S enzyme activity was extremely low. The patient exhibited the c.463G > A (p.Gly155Arg) mutation in GALNS. Based on these findings, his disease was diagnosed as classical (severe) Morquio A syndrome. An elosulfase alfa infusion was initiated at the age of 24 months. The patient’s body height improved from −2.5 standard deviation (SD) to −2 SD and his physical activity increased during the first 9 months on ERT. However, he gradually developed paralysis in the lower legs with declining growth velocity, which required cervical decompression surgery in the second year of the ERT. The mild mitral regurgitation, serous otitis media, and mild hearing loss did not progress during treatment. Conclusion: early initiation of the elosulfase alfa to our patient showed good effects on the visceral system and muscle strength, while its effect on bones appeared limited. Careful observation is necessary to ensure timely surgical intervention for skeletal disorders associated with neurological symptoms. Centralized and multidisciplinary management is essential to improve the prognosis of pediatric patients with MPS IVA.

9 September 2020 in CEN Case Reports
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SHShuma Hirashio
Shuma Hirashio
RKReiko Kagawa
Reiko Kagawa
GTGo Tajima
Go Tajima
TMTakao Masaki
Takao Masaki