New GLUT-1 mutation in a child with treatment-resistant epilepsy

Epilepsy Res. 2009 Apr;84(2-3):254-6. doi: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2009.01.004. Epub 2009 Feb 23.

Abstract

Mutations in the human glucose transporter type I (GLUT-1) gene may result in a phenotype of epilepsy, developmental delay, and movement abnormalities. We present a previously unreported mutation, c.1454 C>T (pPro485Leu) as a likely cause of intractable infantile-onset epilepsy and mild developmental delay in an 11-year-old girl. CSF:serum glucose ratio was 45%. She has had clinical improvement on a modified Atkins diet. Our patient helps further refine the phenotype of Glut-1 deficiency and reveals a new pathologic mutation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Epilepsy / drug therapy
  • Epilepsy / genetics*
  • Female
  • Glucose Transporter Type 1 / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Mutation / genetics*

Substances

  • Glucose Transporter Type 1
  • SLC2A1 protein, human