Mohammed Tabouni

Mr. Mohammed Tabouni


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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

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FMFeda E Mohamed
Feda E Mohamed
LALara Alzyoud
Lara Alzyoud
MGMohammad Ahmad Ghattas
Mohammad Ahmad Ghattas
MTMohammed Tabouni
Mohammed Tabouni
AFAndré Fienemann
André Fienemann
FJFatma Jasmi
Fatma Jasmi
Sepiapterin Reductase Deficiency (SRD) is a rare inherited neurometabolic disorder caused by variants in the SPR gene, which may lead to developmental delays, psychomotor retardation, and cognitive impairments. Two consanguineous North African and Middle Eastern families are reported with multiple affected individuals presenting with developmental delay, ataxia, hypotonia, fatigue, and ptosis, or parkinsonism and cognitive impairment. Exome sequencing revealed a novel homozygous SPR c.560A>G (p.Glu187Gly) mutation that segregates with disease. According to molecular dynamics analysis, the substitution is predicted to compromise structural integrity, likely affecting ligand binding and catalytic activity. Elevated cerebrospinal fluid sepiapterin and biopterin levels, along with low neurotransmitter levels, were concordant with a genetic diagnosis of SRD and the reclassification of this variant as pathogenic. SRD patients manifest a broad constellation of symptoms, albeit well-managed using low-dose L-dopa/carbidopa. This study highlights the value of genetic testing in expediting early diagnosis and intervention to mitigate the onset of this disorder.