Hypobetalipoproteinemia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Familial hypobetalipoproteinemia, FHBL, normotriglyceridemic hypobetalipoproteinemia
Overview
These are a set of diseases caused my mutations in genes involved in triglyceride(TG), cholesterol transport and metabolism. These diseases primarily cause low plasma LDL C and triglyceride levels less than 5th percentile. Patients present with symptoms resulting from fat soluble vitamin deficiencies. As vitamin E is primarily transported by LDL and VLDL, features of deficiency are seen early in the course of disease.
Historical Perspective
- In 1960, Salt reported absence of betalipoprotein in the plasma of a patient associated with very low cholesterol levels in the parents. Low cholesterol levels in the parents differentiates it from abetalipoproteinemia[1].
Pathophysiology
Pathogenesis
- Cholesterol and triglycerides are insolublei in the plasma, so they require a transport protien in the form of apolipoprotein B. These lipoproteins transport cholesterol and trigylcerides in spherical particles in which the cholesterol esters and triglyceride form the central core.
- Apolipoprotein B is the major carrier for triglycerides and cholesterol from the intestine and liver to the periphery.
- Apo B exits in two forms, Apo B48 and Apo B100.
| APOB gene is responsible for the productoion of Apo B48 in intestine which is critical for the formation and secretion of chylomicrons[2] , and Apo B100 in the liver which is released into circulation as VLDL | Mutation in the APOB gene affects the translation of mRNA of Apo B. The severity depends whether the patient is homozygous or heterozygous for the mutation.[3]. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| MTP transfers triglycerides from cytsol onto nacent ApoB in endoplasmic reticulum which is required for assembly and secretion of VLDL and chylomicrons.Mutation in MTP causes abetalipoproteinemia[4]. | In Apo B48 associated chylomicrons, transport of protiens from endoplasmic reticulum to golgi complex is dependent on coat protien complex 2(COP II), secretion-associated, Ras-related GTPase 1B (Sar1b) encoded by the gene SARA2 is a major part of the protein essential for this intra cellular transport[5]. Mutation in Sar1b causes chylomicron retention disease[6]. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| In the periphery by the action of lipoprotein lipase in the endothelium of the capillaries and glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored high-density lipoprotein- binding protein 1 (GPIHBP1)[7], a transporter for lipoprotien lipase triglycerides are hydrolysed to form free fatty acids and glycerol | |||||||||||||||||||||
| This results in the formation of VLDL remnant( Intermediate density lipoprotein) and chylomicron remnants The lipases are inhibited by Angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) thereby decreasing the triglyceride and LDL C[8].[9] | Loss of function mutations or complete absence of ANGPTL3 gene cause familial combined hypolipidemia [10][11] . | ||||||||||||||||||||
| IDL on further removal of triglycerides forms a cholesterol ester rich LDL C, the chylomicron and VLDL remnants removal is Apo E dependent via the LDL receptors and LDL receptor related protiens[12] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| LDL C is removed from the circulation by binding to LDL receptors in the liver. The receptor degradation is enhanced by Proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin 9 (PCSK9)[13]. | Mutation causing loss of function of the enzyme causes low LDL C levels, and gain of function mutations are associated with familial hypercholesterolemia[14]. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Genetics
| Homozygous familial
hypobetalipoproteinemia |
Heterozygous familial
hypobetalipoprotienemia |
Chylomicron Retention
Disease |
Familial Combined
Hypolipidemia | |
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| Inheritance | Autosomal Codominant | Autosomal codominant | Autosomal Recessive | Autosomal Codominant |
| Defective Gene | APOB gene on chromosome locus 2p23-24 | APOB gene | SAR1B gene | ANGPTL3 gene on chromosome 1[15] |
| Pathophysiology | Absence of Apo B
results in absent plasma VLDL, TG and LDL C. |
Truncated Apo B protiens are formed
which affect the lipidation and secretion of the Apo B particles. These poorly lipidated particles are are rapidly catabolized. |
Intracellular transport of chylomicrons is affected ,resulting in the accumalation of lipids intracellularly in the intestine and liver[16]. | Loss of function mutation results in the failure of inhibition of Lipoprotien lipase, leading to low LDL, VLDL and HDL levels. |
Causes
The following are the list of causes for primary hypobetalipoproteinemia.
- Abetalipoproteinemia
- Familial hypobetalipoproteinemia
- Chylomicron Retention Disease
- PCSK9 deficiency
- Familial Combined Hypolipidemia
Natural History, complications and Prognosis
| Homozygous Familial
Hypobetalipoproteinemia |
Heterozygous Familial
Hypobetalipoproteinemia |
Chylomicron Retention
Disease |
Familial Combined
Hypolipidemia | |
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| Disease Course | Steatorrhea early in infancy and progression
to neurological symptoms which begin in the 1st or 2nd decade. |
Usually benign, few patients may
present with steatorrhea. |
Early onset of symptoms with
diarrhea and failure to thrive. |
Benign |
| Complications | Neurologic degeneration, Anemia, Blindness | Liver Cirrhosis,Hepatocellular carcinoma[17] | Neurological symptoms with areflexia in the 1st decade, more severe symptoms like ataxia, myopathy and sensory neuropathy are seen with advancing age.[18]
Retinopathy, poor bone mineralization. |
None |
| Prognosis | Early treatment has proven to show good prognosis. Without treatment it compromises the quality of life and shortens the life span[19]. | Few patients present with vitamin deficiency features which respond well to treatment. | Patients outcome is good with regular follow up and treatment. | Good |
Diagnosis
History and Physical
| Homozygous Familial
Hypobetalipoproteinemia |
Heterozygous Familial
Hypobetalipoproteinemia |
Chylomicron Retention
Disease |
Familial Combined
Hypolipidemia | |
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| Age of Presentation | Infancy | Asymptomatic | 2months to 1 year | Asymptomatic |
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Laboratory Results
| Homozygous Familial
Hypobetalipoproteinemia |
Heterozygous Familial
Hypobetalipoproteinemia |
Chylomicron Retention
Disease |
Familial Combined
Hypolipidemia | |
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| Other findings |
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Treatment=
Medical Therapy
- The main goals of management include early diagnosis and early initiation of low fat diet and fat soluble vitamin supplementation in all symptomatic patients.
Surgical Therapy
Prevention
References
- ↑ SALT HB, WOLFF OH, LLOYD JK, FOSBROOKE AS, CAMERON AH, HUBBLE DV (1960). "On having no beta-lipoprotein. A syndrome comprising a-beta-lipoproteinaemia, acanthocytosis, and steatorrhoea". Lancet. 2 (7146): 325–9. PMID 13745738.
- ↑ Dash S, Xiao C, Morgantini C, Lewis GF (2015). "New Insights into the Regulation of Chylomicron Production". Annu Rev Nutr. 35: 265–94. doi:10.1146/annurev-nutr-071714-034338. PMID 25974693.
- ↑ Di Leo E, Eminoglu T, Magnolo L, Bolkent MG, Tümer L, Okur I; et al. (2015). "The Janus-faced manifestations of homozygous familial hypobetalipoproteinemia due to apolipoprotein B truncations". J Clin Lipidol. 9 (3): 400–5. doi:10.1016/j.jacl.2015.01.005. PMID 26073401.
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- ↑ Jones B, Jones EL, Bonney SA, Patel HN, Mensenkamp AR, Eichenbaum-Voline S; et al. (2003). "Mutations in a Sar1 GTPase of COPII vesicles are associated with lipid absorption disorders". Nat Genet. 34 (1): 29–31. doi:10.1038/ng1145. PMID 12692552.
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