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Synonyms and keywords: Familial alphalipoprotein deficiency, HDL deficiency - familial, high density lipoprotein deficiency, analphalipoproteinaemia, high density lipoprotein deficiency - type 1, high density lipoprotein deficiency - Tangier type, A-alphalipoprotein Neuropathy, alpha High Density Lipoprotein Deficiency Disease, Cholesterol thesaurismosis, Familial Hypoalphalipoproteinemia, Tangier Disease Neuropathy, Tangier Hereditary Neuropathy

Overview

Tangier Disease is a rare autosomal recessive disease caused by mutation in the ABCA1 gene on chromosome 9. It is characterized by low or absent High density lipoprotein (HDL) and apolipoprotein A1. The mutation affects the efflux of cholesterol from the cells via the ABCA transporter leading to the accumulation of cholesterol esters in the tonsils, peripheral nerves, liver, skin and corneas. Patients typically present with yellow-orange tonsillar enlargement, peripheral neuropathy and corneal opacity. Low HDL is an independent cardiovascular risk factor, therefore these patients are at an increased risk of developing premature coronary artery disease.

Historical Perspective

Classification

Homozygous Heterozygous
Presentation Symptomatic Asymptomatic
Lipid Profile
  • HDL < 5% of normal
  • Apo A1 < 1% of normal
  • LDL < 40% of normal
Pathophysiology Increased fractional catabolism of HDL and Apo A1 Enhanced clearance of HDL and Apo A1
2D Electrophoresis Only preβ-1 HDL present
CVD Risk Variable and related to non-HDL C and splenomegaly Not at higher risk when compared to non-carriers.[9]

Pathophysiology

Pathogenesis

Reverse cholesterol transport

The following algorithm describes the HDL C formation and recycling:[14]

{{Family tree | | | | B01 | | | |B01= Discoidal HDL particles are converted to medium spherical α-3 HDL and larger particles by the esterification of free cholesterol via the enzyme lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) and the addition of [[Apo A II}}

 
 
 
Very small discoidal pre beta-1 HDL picks up free cholesterol from cells via ABCA1 transporter to become small discoidal alpha-4 HDL, this intitial step is disrupted in Tangier disease causing to have only pre beta HDL on 2D electrophoresis[15]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
These particles are further converted to large and very large spherical α-2 and α-1 HDL by the actions of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP). CETP transfers cholesteryl ester from HDL to triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in exchange for triglyceride
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Very large α-1 HDL particles are preferential donors of cholesterol to the liver, and the constituents of these particles can recycle back to form very small discoidal particles and can re-enter the HDL cycle, or be catabolized directly by the kidney or liver
 
 
 


Genetics

Microscopic pathology

The characteristic microscopic features in Tangier disease on histopathological examination include:

Associated Conditions

Conditions associated with Tangier disease include:

Differentiating Tangier disease from other diseases with low HDL C

Low HDL Diagnostic Features

Familial LCAT Deficiency Fish Eye Disease Homozygous Tangier Disease Heterozygous Tangier Disease Apo A1 Deficiency
Gene Defect LCAT LCAT ABCA1 ABCA1 Apo A1
Inheritance Autosomal recessive Autosomal recessive Autosomal recessive Autosomal recessive Autosomal dominant
Pathogenesis Loss of alpha function only

Pre beta-1 HDL fails to picks up free cholesterol from cells due to mutation in ABCA1 transporter.

Similar to homozygous Defective synthesis of Apo A1 resulting in failure of maturation of HDL causing defective reverse cholesterol transport.
Clinical Features Asymptomatic
Lipid Profile
  • HDL < 5% of normal
  • Apo A1 < 1% of normal
  • LDL < 40% of normal
2D Gel Electrophoresis Pre β-1 and α-4 HDL, LDL with β mobility due to Lipoprotien-X Pre β-1and α-4 HDL with normal pre-β LDL Only preβ-1 HDL present
  • Lack of large α-1 and α-2 HDL particles
  • Normal preβ-1 HDL
Lack of Apo A1 containing HDL particles

Epidemiology and Demographics

  • The prevalence of Tangier disease is estimated to be less than 1/1,000,000.[21]
  • Worldwide, Tangier disease has been diagnosed in about 100 patients.[22]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

  • The characteristic clinical presentation of Tangier disease includes:
    • Throat pain from swollen tonsils.
    • Numbness, tingling, weakness of the extremities[25][26]
    • Other less common features of presentation include:
      • Abdominal pain
      • Vision loss
      • Fatigue
      • Shortness of breath on exertion

Physical Examination

The patients with Tangier disease usually present with the following findings:

  • Large yellow-orange tonsils due to the failure of uptake of lipid by HDL C. LDL C is relatively enriched with beta-carotene in these patients, which is taken up the reticuloendothelial cells giving the characteristic yellow orange colour to the tissues.
  • Dense corneal opacity.
  • Splenomegaly and hepatomegaly from accumulation of cholesterol esters in reticuloendothelial cells.
  • Evidence of relapsing and remitting course of neuropathy from the loss of neurons secondary to cholesterol accumulation in Schwann cells, presenting in two patterns:
    • Syringomyelia: loss of sensory and motor neurons in the upper body.[27]
    • Peripheral neuropathy with fluctuating loss of sensory and motor function.[28]

Laboratory Findings

Tangier disease is diagnosed with characteristic laboratory finding of very low HDL C and Apo A1.

  • Plasma HDL cholesterol is very low, usually below 5 mg/dL.
  • Serum concentrations of apoA-I and apoA-II lipoproteins are below 5 mg/dL due to increased catabolism.
  • Plasma total cholesterol is low and is usually below 150 mg/dL.
  • Triglyceride plasma levels are normal or elevated (up to 400 mg/dL).
  • LDL C levels are decreased as the mutation results in up-regulation in the expression of LDL receptor,[29] potentially reducing the risk of CVD even with very low HDL levels.
  • Other laboratory findings include thrombocytopenia and stomatocytosis due to reduced cholesterol-to-phosphatidylcholine ratio in the cell membrane.

2D Electrophoresis

Molecular Genotype sequencing

  • The gold standard for of Tangier disease diagnosis is ABCA1 gene sequence analysis.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

There are no specific treatment measures are available for treatment of Tangier disease. The mainstay of therapy include:

  • Optimizing the LDL-C levels in Tangier patients with normal LDL-C levels using statin therapy is adviced as they are at a higher risk of developing premature cardiovascular disease.[23]
  • Trail of HDL infusion is ineffective as the apolipoprotien A1 which is required for the formation of HDL particle is very low.[12]

Surgery

No surgical therapies are indicated.

Prevention

Primary Prevention

  • Patients with homozygous Tangier disease are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease at a young age, and according to ATP III guidelines LDL C levels should be maintained below 70mg/dl.
  • Identifying and optimizing modifiable risk factors is advised.

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