Abstract
CONTEXT: Mitchell Riley syndrome (MRS) due to RFX6 gene mutations is characterized by neonatal diabetes and protracted diarrhea. RFX6 gene encodes a transcription factor involved in enteroendocrine cell differentiation required for beta-cell maturation. In contrast to the pathway by which RFX6 mutations leads to diabetes, the mechanisms underlying protracted diarrhea are unknown.
OBJECTIVES: To assess whether glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) was involved in the pathogenesis of MRS protracted diarrhea.
DESIGN: Two case report descriptions.
SETTING: Tertiary pediatric hospital.
INTERVENTION: "Off-label" treatment with liraglutide.
PATIENTS: We report two children diagnosed with MRS, presenting neonatal diabetes and protracted diarrhea. Both patients had nearly undetectable GLP-1 plasma levels and absence of GLP-1 immunostaining in distal intestine and rectum.
MAIN OUTCOME: To evaluate whether GLP-1 analogue therapy could improve MRS protracted diarrhea.
RESULTS: "Off-label" liraglutide treatment, licensed for type 2 diabetes treatment in children, was started as rescue therapy for protracted intractable diarrhea resulting in rapid improvement during the course of 12 months.
CONCLUSIONS: Congenital GLP-1 deficiency was identified in patients with MRS. The favorable response to liraglutide further supports GLP-1 involvement in the pathogenesis of protracted diarrhea and its potential therapeutic use.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Volume | 106 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 1084-1090 |
ISSN | 0021-972X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |