Pediatric Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
153, P. 144 - 151
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Cerebral
palsy
(CP)
is
a
clinical
diagnosis
and
was
long
categorized
as
an
acquired
disorder,
but
more
genetic
etiologies
are
being
identified.
This
review
aims
to
identify
the
characteristics
that
associated
with
CP
aid
clinicians
in
selecting
candidates
for
testing.
JAMA Pediatrics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
177(5), P. 472 - 472
Published: March 6, 2023
Importance
Exome
sequencing
is
a
first-tier
diagnostic
test
for
individuals
with
neurodevelopmental
disorders,
including
intellectual
disability/developmental
delay
and
autism
spectrum
disorder;
however,
this
recommendation
does
not
include
cerebral
palsy.
Objective
To
evaluate
if
the
yield
of
exome
or
genome
in
palsy
similar
to
that
other
disorders.
Data
Sources
The
study
team
searched
PubMed
studies
published
between
2013
2022
using
genetic
testing
terms.
were
analyzed
during
March
2022.
Study
Selection
Studies
performing
at
least
10
participants
included.
fewer
than
reporting
variants
detected
by
tests
excluded.
Consensus
review
was
performed.
initial
search
identified
148
studies,
which
13
met
inclusion
criteria.
Extraction
Synthesis
extracted
2
investigators
pooled
random-effects
meta-analysis.
Incidence
rates
corresponding
95%
CIs
prediction
intervals
calculated.
Publication
bias
evaluated
Egger
test.
Variability
included
assessed
via
heterogeneity
I
statistic.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
primary
outcome
(rate
pathogenic/likely
pathogenic
variants)
across
studies.
Subgroup
analyses
performed
based
on
population
age
use
exclusion
criteria
patient
selection.
Results
Thirteen
consisting
2612
overall
31.1%
(95%
CI,
24.2%-38.6%;
=
91%).
higher
pediatric
populations
(34.8%;
28.3%-41.5%)
adult
(26.9%;
1.2%-68.8%)
among
used
selection
(42.1%;
36.0%-48.2%)
those
did
(20.7%;
12.3%-30.5%).
Conclusions
Relevance
In
systematic
meta-analysis,
disorders
recommended
as
standard
care.
from
meta-analysis
provide
evidence
support
current
evaluation
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
55, P. jrm00367 - jrm00367
Published: Jan. 12, 2023
Nutritional
problems
are
common
in
children
with
cerebral
palsy
(CP),
yet
the
relationship
between
nutritional
status
and
severity
of
CP
is
unclear.To
describe
characteristics
CP,
to
explore
children.This
multicentre
cross-sectional
study
included
China.
Weight
height
were
measured
converted
z-scores.
Gross
Motor
Function
Classification
System
(GMFCS),
Eating
Drinking
Ability
(EDACS),
Subjective
Global
Assessment
(SGNA),
social
life
ability,
blood
indicators
tested.All
1,151
participants
given
oral-feeding
50.8%
them
demonstrated
undernutrition.
Compared
those
GMFCS
or
EDACS
levels
I-III,
odds
moderate
severe
undernutrition
2.6
8.9
times
higher
IV
V,
4.3
12.6
respectively.
Except
for
serum
25-hydroxyvitamin
D,
no
significant
differences
found
among
normal,
undernourished
overnourished
groups.Degrees
correlated
eating
drinking
dysfunction
gross
motor
impairment.
Blood
may
not
reflect
CP.
Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
Most
current
information
about
neurological
disorders
and
diseases
is
derived
from
direct
patient
animal
studies.
However,
studies
in
many
cases
do
not
allow
replication
of
the
early
stages
disease
and,
therefore,
offer
limited
opportunities
to
understand
progression.
On
other
hand,
although
use
models
allows
us
study
mechanisms
disease,
they
present
significant
limitations
developing
drugs
for
humans.
Recently,
3D-cultured
vitro
human
pluripotent
stem
cells
have
surfaced
as
a
promising
system.
They
potential
connect
findings
with
those
models.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
discuss
their
application
modeling
neurodevelopmental
conditions
such
Down
Syndrome
or
Autism,
neurodegenerative
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's,
viral
like
Zika
virus
HIV.
Furthermore,
will
different
used
prenatal
exposure
abuse,
well
challenges
that
must
be
met
transform
landscape
research
on
brain
disorders.
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
137(4), P. 399 - 419
Published: Nov. 8, 2021
Cerebral
palsy
(CP)
is
a
debilitating
condition
characterized
by
abnormal
movement
or
posture,
beginning
early
in
development.
Early
family
and
twin
studies
more
recent
genomic
investigations
clearly
demonstrate
that
genetic
factors
of
major
effect
contribute
to
the
etiology
CP.
Most
copy
number
variants
small
alterations
nucleotide
sequence
cause
CP
arise
as
result
de
novo
mutations,
so
estimate
heritability
on
basis
recurrence
frequency
within
families
substantially
underestimate
contributions
etiology.
At
least
4%
patients
with
typical
have
disease-causing
CNVs,
at
14%
single
indels.
The
rate
pathogenic
lesions
probably
than
twice
high
among
who
atypical
CP,
i.e.,
neuromotor
dysfunction
additional
neurodevelopmental
abnormalities
malformations,
MRI
findings
medical
history
are
not
characteristic
perinatal
insult.
Mutations
many
different
loci
can
produce
CP-like
phenotype.
importance
minor
epigenetic
modifications
producing
multifactorial
predisposition
less
clear.
Recognizing
specific
an
affected
individual
essential
providing
optimal
clinical
management.
An
etiological
diagnosis
provides
"enhanced
compass"
improves
overall
well-being,
facilitates
access
educational
social
services,
permits
accurate
counseling,
and,
for
subset
such
those
underlying
inherited
metabolic
disorders,
may
make
precision
therapy
targets
pathophysiology
available.
Trio
exome
sequencing
assessment
trio
genome
bioinformatics
analysis
variants,
indels,
clinically
indicated
initial
workup
patients,
especially
malformations
abnormalities.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(5), P. 109748 - 109748
Published: April 16, 2024
We
previously
reported
that
loss
of
function
TYW1
led
to
cerebral
palsy
with
severe
intellectual
disability
through
reduced
neural
proliferation.
However,
whether
affects
differentiation
is
unknown.
In
this
study,
we
first
demonstrated
blocked
the
formation
OHyW
in
tRNA
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(6), P. e2415084 - e2415084
Published: June 5, 2024
Importance
Global
developmental
delay
(GDD)
is
characterized
by
a
complex
etiology,
diverse
phenotypes,
and
high
individual
heterogeneity,
presenting
challenges
for
early
clinical
etiologic
diagnosis.
Cognitive
impairment
the
core
symptom,
despite
pivotal
role
of
genetic
factors
in
GDD
development,
understanding
them
remains
limited.
Objectives
To
assess
utility
detection
patients
with
to
examine
potential
molecular
pathogenesis
identify
targets
intervention.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
multicenter,
prospective
cohort
study
enrolled
aged
12
60
months
from
6
centers
China
July
4,
2020,
August
31,
2023.
underwent
trio
whole
exome
sequencing
(trio-WES)
coupled
copy
number
variation
(CNV-seq).
Bioinformatics
analysis
was
used
unravel
therapeutic
targets.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
The
main
outcomes
this
involved
enhancing
rate
positive
diagnosis
GDD,
broadening
scope
testing
indications,
investigating
underlying
pathogenesis.
classification
children
into
levels
cognitive
based
on
quotient
assessed
using
Gesell
scale.
Results
encompassed
434
(262
[60%]
male;
mean
[SD]
age,
25.75
[13.24]
months)
degrees
impairment:
mild
(98
[23%]),
moderate
(141
[32%]),
severe
(122
[28%]),
profound
(73
[17%]).
combined
use
trio-WES
CNV-seq
resulted
61%
rate.
Craniofacial
abnormalities
(odds
ratio
[OR],
2.27;
95%
CI,
1.45-3.56),
or
(OR,
1.69;
1.05-2.70),
age
between
24
1.57;
1.05-2.35)
were
associated
higher
risk
carrying
variants.
Additionally,
bioinformatics
suggested
that
variants
may
induce
alterations
brain
development
function,
which
give
rise
impairment.
Moreover,
an
association
found
dopaminergic
pathway
Conclusions
Relevance
In
combining
demonstrable,
instrumental
strategy
advancing
GDD.
close
among
variations,
phenotypes
contributed
valuable
insights
Notably,
emerged
as
promising
focal
point
future
precision
medical
interventions