Armaan Saith

Dr. Armaan Saith


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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

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23 December 2024 in Preprints.org
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ASArmaan Saith
Armaan Saith
JRJiapeng Ruan
Jiapeng Ruan
NANoor Ul Ain
Noor Ul Ain
MKManiya Kasaiyan
Maniya Kasaiyan
DJDhanpat Jain
Dhanpat Jain
PMPramod Mistry
Pramod Mistry
Background/Objectives: Gaucher disease (GD) is characterized by significant phenotypic heterogeneity, even among patients with identical GBA1 genotypes, suggesting the role of genetic and/or epigenetic modifiers. The enzymatic defect and pathological accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) lead to chronic metabolic inflammation, potentially interacting with other biological pathways to influence disease expression. Methods: This study leveraged one of the world’s most deeply phenotyped cohorts of GD patients, drawn from a major tertiary referral center, with prolonged longitudinal follow-up. Whole exome sequencing (WES) was conducted on 275 extensively characterized patients, focusing on those exhibiting complex phenotypes. Results: Eighteen patients (6.5%) presented with atypical manifestations not fully explained by GD. WES revealed additional genetic diagnoses, including hereditary hemochromatosis (n=5), Familial Mediterranean Fever (n=4), homozygous MSH6 mutation-associated hereditary cancer predisposition (n=2), and others. These concurrent genetic diseases can modify GD presentation and complicate clinical management. Conclusions: This work underscores the importance of recognizing complex phenotypes in GD, identifying modifier genes, and informing precision medicine strategies for improved patient outcomes.