NGLY1 Deficiency

NGLY1 Deficiency

Introduction

NGLY1 Deficiency is a very rare genetic disorder caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in N-glycanase 1 enzyme.

Symptoms

The typical phenotype is characterized by intellectual disability, liver malfunctioning, muscular hypotonia, involuntary movements, and decreased or absent tear production.

Cause

NGLY1 deficiency is caused by bi-allelic variants in NGLY1 which catalyzes protein deglycosylation.

Prevalence

Under 100 individuals worldwide

Links

https://www.ngly1.org

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Last Updated on 17 May 2021