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CLN2

CLN2 (Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2) disease, is an autosomal recessive inherited neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disorder. It is caused by tripeptidyl peptidase 1 (TPP1) enzyme deficiency, which causes progressive deterioration of neurological functioning in children aged 2–4 years and results in early death.

CLN2

Visual perception and macular integrity in non-classical CLN2 disease

2022-11-01

The aim of the study was to provide longitudinal ophthalmic data of CLN2 patients with confirmed genetic mutation and non-classical disease course, marked by later onset, protracted progression and prolonged life span.

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Case report: Analysis of novel compound heterozygous TPP1 variants in a Chinese patient with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2

2022-08-31

This article reports a rare case of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2) caused by two novel variants of TPP1.

CLN2

Next-generation sequencing in childhood-onset epilepsies: Diagnostic yield and impact on neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2) disease diagnosis

2021-09-01

This study supports comprehensive genetic testing for patients whose first seizure occurs ≥ 24 months of age. It also supports early application of testing in this age group, as the identified diagnoses can have significant impact on patient management and outcome.

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Cerebrospinal fluid neurofilament light chain levels in CLN2 disease patients treated with enzyme replacement therapy normalise after two years on treatment

2021-07-20

In this study, it is aimed to analyze CSF NfL in CLN2 patients treated with Cerliponase alfa (Brineura) to establish whether it can be used as a possible biomarker of response to therapy.

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Unraveling neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2

2021-06-04

In this study, the majority of the patients presented with late-infantile onset seizures. Despite improved access to enzymatic and molecular testing, there is still a significant diagnostic delay

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Presymptomatic treatment of classic late-infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis with cerliponase alfa

2021-05-14

Cerliponase alfa is able to postpone the onset of symptoms when used in the presymptomatic stage of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2 disease).

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Guidelines on the diagnosis, clinical assessments, treatment and management for CLN2 disease patients

2021-04-21

The guidelines in this study provide solid evidence-based and expert-agreed advice on the risks/benefits of disease-modifying treatments and medical procedures used for the management of patients with CLN2 disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

CLN2

Revealing the clinical phenotype of atypical neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 disease

2021-04-01

The data of this study support the inclusion of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2) disease, in the differential diagnosis of children who have seizures, behavioural disorders, or language abnormalities. Early diagnosis will allow early initiation of specific treatments.

CLN2

MRI in CLN2 disease patients: Subtle features that support an early Diagnosis

2020-09-28

The aim of this study is to highlight common magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features seen in early CLN2 disease and raise disease awareness among clinicians. Any of the mentioned features on MRI in this article should raise clinical suspicion to test for CLN2 disease.

CLN2

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2: An Australian case series

2020-04-24

This article aims to highlight typical clinical and radiological features that may prompt diagnosis of CLN2 disease in early disease stages.

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Changing Times for CLN2 Disease: The Era of Enzyme Replacement Therapy

2020-03-30

The natural history of CLN2 disease, its diagnosis and management, and the preclinical and clinical development of cerliponase alfa, were all described in this study. Cerliponase alfa administration in patients with CLN2 disease resulted in significant reductions in the rate of decline of motor and language functions.

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Mutation update: Review of TPP1 gene variants associated with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis CLN2 disease

2019-11-01

Effective CLN2 disease management requires early diagnosis. This article updates on the spectrum of TPP1 variants associated with CLN2 disease.

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