Activated PI3K delta syndrome
Activated PI3K delta syndrome (APDS) is a primary immunodeficiency disease caused by activating gain of function mutations in the PIK3CD gene.[7][8][2] Which encodes the p110δ catalytic subunit of PI3Kδ, APDS-2 (PASLI-R1) is caused by exon-skipping mutations in PIK3R1 which encodes for the regulatory subunit p85α. APDS and APDS-2 affected individuals present with similar symptoms, which include increased susceptibility to airway infections, bronchiectasis and lymphoproliferation.
Activated PI3K delta syndrome | |
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Other names | immunodeficiency 14, p110δ-activating mutation causing senescent T cells, PASLI |
Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome is autosomal dominant | |
Symptoms | Immunodeficiency, Lymphadenopathy[1] |
Causes | Mutation in phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit delta isoform[2][3] |
Diagnostic method | Genetic testing[4] |
Treatment | Antiviral therapy[5][6] |
Symptoms and signs
The signs and symptoms of activated PI3K Delta Syndrome are consistent with the following:[1]
- Immunodeficiency
- Lymphadenopathy
- Sinopulmonary infections
- Bronchiectasis
Cause
In terms of genetics, activated PI3K Delta Syndrome is autosomal dominant, a mutation in phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit delta isoform is the reason for this condition (located at chromosome 1p36.) [2][3]
Mechanism
The pathophysiology of activated PI3K delta syndrome has several aspects.[2] The normal function has P110δ (PI3K) involved in immune system regulation.[9]
P110δ effect is not limited to the immune system; P110δ has a presence in transformed epithelial cells and cell adhesion molecules (airway inflammation), and research has been done on the possibility of P110δ in the nervous system.[10]
Activated PI3K delta syndrome effect indicates affected individuals are likely to have activation-induced cell death.[2] Normally, PI3K-delta signaling assists B cells and T cells to mature; however, overactive PI3K-delta has an effect on the B and T cell differentiation (the process by which cells eventually are different from one another[11]).
Consequently, there is an inability to confront an infection, as well as early cell death. Furthermore, overproduction of said signal can cause lymphadenopathy (which is an enlargement of lymph nodes[12]) due to excess white blood cells.[7]
Diagnosis
In order to ascertain if an individual has activated PI3K delta syndrome, usually one finds atypical levels of immunoglobulins. Methods to determine the condition are the following:[4]
- Genetic testing
- Laboratory findings
- Symptoms exhibited
Treatment
Infections for this condition, are treated or prevented in the following general ways:[5][6]
- Bacterial infection should be treated rapidly (with antibiotics)
- Antiviral therapy
- Modify lifestyle (exposure to pathogens need to be minimized)
Leniolisib (Joenja) was approved for medical use in the United States in March 2023.[13][14][15] It is the first approved drug in the US for activated PI3K delta syndrome.[13]
References
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- "Bronchiectasis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Supportive Treatment, Antibiotic Therapy". 17 February 2017. Archived from the original on 8 June 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
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- Collard, Harold R.; Richeldi, Luca (18 February 2017). Interstitial Lung Disease E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 9. ISBN 9780323480253. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- "PIK3CD phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit delta [Homo sapiens (human)]". National Library of Medicine. Archived from the original on 6 November 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- Schoenberger, Stephen P.; Katsikis, Peter D.; Pulendran, Bali (31 August 2015). Crossroads Between Innate and Adaptive Immunity V. Springer. p. 121. ISBN 9783319157740. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
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- "FDA approves first treatment for activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Press release). 24 March 2023. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- "US FDA approves Pharming's immune disorder drug". Reuters. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- "Pharming announces US FDA approval of Joenja (leniolisib) as the first and only treatment indicated for APDS" (PDF). Pharming Group N.V. (Press release). 24 March 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
Further reading
- Arjunaraja S, Snow AL (December 2015). "Gain-of-function mutations and immunodeficiency: at a loss for proper tuning of lymphocyte signaling". Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 15 (6): 533–538. doi:10.1097/ACI.0000000000000217. PMC 4672729. PMID 26406182.
- Okkenhaug K, Ali K, Vanhaesebroeck B (February 2007). "Antigen receptor signalling: a distinctive role for the p110delta isoform of PI3K". Trends in Immunology. 28 (2): 80–87. doi:10.1016/j.it.2006.12.007. PMC 2358943. PMID 17208518.