Don’t fight COG8-CDG (CDG-IIh) alone.
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Orpha Number: 95428
Definition
The CDG (Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation) syndromes are a group of autosomal recessive disorders affecting glycoprotein synthesis. CDG syndrome type IIh is characterised by severe psychomotor retardation, failure to thrive and intolerance to wheat and dairy products.
Epidemiology
So far, only two cases have been described.
Etiology
The disease is caused by mutations in the COG8 gene, which encodes a subunit of the COG complex. This complex is involved vesicle transport in the Golgi apparatus.
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Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
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