Congenital disorders of glycosylation
Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) represent a diverse group of over 130 disorders stemming from defects in various stages of glycan biosynthesis and metabolism. Some defects affect only a single glycosylation pathway, while others impact several pathwahys. These disorders often manifest as multi-systemic conditions, including developmental delays, hypotonia, failure to thrive, and coagulopathy. Glycans and glycosylation have both critical biological roles in humans, as many proteins and lipids depend on carbohydrate attachment for their functionality. CDGs can affect N-linked and O-linked protein glycosylation (including glycosaminoglycan synthesis), as well as lipid glycosylation, multiple glycosylation pathways and other mechanisms related to glycan metabolism (dolichol metabolism, Golgi transport and homeostasis, sialic acid metabolism).
