Liza Eiman

Liza Eiman

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Liza Eiman


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1Year (2026-Present)

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31 March 2026 in Genes
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FAfarheen nasir Awan
farheen nasir Awan
SZShumaila Zulfiqar
Shumaila Zulfiqar
LELiza Eiman
Liza Eiman
MAMaria Asif
Maria Asif
Muhammad Sajid HussainMuhammad Sajid Hussain
Muhammad Sajid Hussain
HOHirotsugu Hirotsugu Oda
Hirotsugu Hirotsugu Oda
Background: Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are rare lysosomal storage disorders caused by deficiencies in glycosaminoglycan (GAG)-degrading enzymes, leading to progressive multisystem involvement. Methods: We evaluated two unrelated consanguineous Pakistani families, each with three individuals showing features consistent with MPS. Affected individuals in Family 1 presented with developmental regression, severe cognitive impairment, behavioral abnormalities and facial dysmorphisms. The affected individuals in Family 2 showed classical skeletal dysplasia consistent with Morquio syndrome. Whole-exome sequencing (WES), segregation analysis, and in silico protein modeling were performed to identify and characterize pathogenic gene variants. Results: Analysis of WES data revealed a homozygous missense variant in the SGSH gene [c.548G>A (p.Cys183Tyr)] in the three cases of Family 1 and a homozygous splice-site variant in the GALNS gene (c.423-1G>A) in the cases of Family 2. The SGSH variant, located within the sulfatase catalytic domain and classified as likely pathogenic (ACMG), is consistent with the Sanfilippo A phenotype and represents the first clinical characterization of this allele. Regarding Family 2, we identified the GALNS mutation as a recurrent pathogenic founder allele previously reported in individuals of South Asian descent. Structural modeling of SGSH p.Cys183Tyr predicted disruption of a conserved cysteine residue and altered protein stability, likely supporting its deleterious effect. Conclusions: This study expands the spectrum of MPS-associated variants in Pakistan. The findings underscore the importance of genomic diagnostics for enabling early detection, accurate classification, and genetic counseling in populations with high consanguinity.