Research Article

Investigation of the effects of biotinidase deficiency on plasma cholinesterase activity

Volume: 18 Number: 1 January 1, 2025
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Investigation of the effects of biotinidase deficiency on plasma cholinesterase activity

Abstract

Purpose: Biotinidase deficiency (BD) is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that impairs the body's ability to recycle biotin, a crucial coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes involved in various metabolic processes. This study aims to evaluate the effects of biotinidase deficiency on cholinesterase activity in plasma, hypothesizing that the metabolic disruptions caused by inadequate biotin recycling may lead to alterations in cholinesterase function. Materials and methods: Plasma samples were collected from 73 individuals categorized into four genetic groups: wild type (n=12), heterozygous (n=30), homozygous (n=19), and compound heterozygous (n=12). Cholinesterase activity was measured using a colorimetric method. Results: The study discovered that the cholinesterase activity of the Heterozygous group was higher than the homozygous group (p=0.0356). Additionally, cholinesterase activity was significantly lower in homozygous and compound heterozygous people than in wild and heterozygous groups (p=0.0272). The statistically significant changes suggested a relationship between biotinidase deficiency and altered cholinergic activity. Conclusion: The findings indicate that biotinidase deficiency, particularly in its severe variants, may cause considerable reductions in cholinesterase activity, contributing to the neurological symptoms found in affected patients. More studies are needed to investigate the processes behind this association and develop strategies for reducing the effects of BD on cholinesterase activity and neurological health.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Biochemistry and Cell Biology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

November 14, 2024

Publication Date

January 1, 2025

Submission Date

September 3, 2024

Acceptance Date

November 11, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 1

APA
Özcan, M., Öz, Ö., & Ercan, M. (2025). Investigation of the effects of biotinidase deficiency on plasma cholinesterase activity. Pamukkale Medical Journal, 18(1), 99-104. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1543033
AMA
1.Özcan M, Öz Ö, Ercan M. Investigation of the effects of biotinidase deficiency on plasma cholinesterase activity. Pam Med J. 2025;18(1):99-104. doi:10.31362/patd.1543033
Chicago
Özcan, Mehmet, Özlem Öz, and Müjgan Ercan. 2025. “Investigation of the Effects of Biotinidase Deficiency on Plasma Cholinesterase Activity”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 18 (1): 99-104. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1543033.
EndNote
Özcan M, Öz Ö, Ercan M (January 1, 2025) Investigation of the effects of biotinidase deficiency on plasma cholinesterase activity. Pamukkale Medical Journal 18 1 99–104.
IEEE
[1]M. Özcan, Ö. Öz, and M. Ercan, “Investigation of the effects of biotinidase deficiency on plasma cholinesterase activity”, Pam Med J, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 99–104, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.31362/patd.1543033.
ISNAD
Özcan, Mehmet - Öz, Özlem - Ercan, Müjgan. “Investigation of the Effects of Biotinidase Deficiency on Plasma Cholinesterase Activity”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 18/1 (January 1, 2025): 99-104. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1543033.
JAMA
1.Özcan M, Öz Ö, Ercan M. Investigation of the effects of biotinidase deficiency on plasma cholinesterase activity. Pam Med J. 2025;18:99–104.
MLA
Özcan, Mehmet, et al. “Investigation of the Effects of Biotinidase Deficiency on Plasma Cholinesterase Activity”. Pamukkale Medical Journal, vol. 18, no. 1, Jan. 2025, pp. 99-104, doi:10.31362/patd.1543033.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Özcan, Özlem Öz, Müjgan Ercan. Investigation of the effects of biotinidase deficiency on plasma cholinesterase activity. Pam Med J. 2025 Jan. 1;18(1):99-104. doi:10.31362/patd.1543033

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