Eva De Vilder

Ms. Eva De Vilder

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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

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EVEva De Vilder
Eva De Vilder
JDJens Debacker
Jens Debacker
OVOlivier M Vanakker
Olivier M Vanakker
Gamma-carboxylation, performed by gamma-glutamyl carboxylase (GGCX), is an enzymatic process essential for activating vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDP) with important functions in various biological processes. Mutations in the encoding GGCX gene are associated with multiple phenotypes, amongst which vitamin K-dependent coagulation factor deficiency (VKCFD1) is best known. Other patients have skin, eye, heart or bone manifestations. As genotype–phenotype correlations were never described, literature was systematically reviewed in search of patients with at least one GGCX mutation with a phenotypic description, resulting in a case series of 47 patients. Though this number was too low for statistically valid correlations—a frequent problem in orphan diseases—we demonstrate the crucial role of the horizontally transferred transmembrane domain in developing cardiac and bone manifestations. Moreover, natural history suggests ageing as the principal determinant to develop skin and eye symptoms. VKCFD1 symptoms seemed more severe in patients with both mutations in the same protein domain, though this could not be linked to a more perturbed coagulation factor function. Finally, distinct GGCX functional domains might be dedicated to carboxylation of very specific VKDP. In conclusion, this systematic review suggests that there indeed may be genotype–phenotype correlations for GGCX-related phenotypes, which can guide patient counseling and management.

8 April 2020 in Clinical Genetics
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EVEva De Vilder
Eva De Vilder
MHMohammad Jakir Hosen
Mohammad Jakir Hosen
LMLudovic Martin
Ludovic Martin
JZJulie De Zaeytijd
Julie De Zaeytijd
BLBart P. Leroy
Bart P. Leroy
OVOlivier M Vanakker
Olivier M Vanakker