CAD-CDG
Synonyms: CDG syndrome type Iz | CDG-Iz | CDG1Z | Carbohydrate deficient glycoprotein syndrome type Iz | Congenital disorder of glycosylation type 1z
CAD-CDG is a rare congenital disorder of glycosylation caused by mutations in the CAD gene and characterized by epileptic encephalopathy global developmental delay normocytic anemia and anisopoikilocytosis. Loss of acquired skills in early childhood is present and natural disease course can be lethal in early childhood.
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Advocacy Organizations
Portuguese Association for CDG
The APCDG aims to holistically support families affected by a CDG. Our mission based on the pillars of disease awareness, education, research and to subsequently, speed up the development of therapies that will significantly benefit patients and their family members. We believe that only by adopting a patient-centric approach we will find ways to improve their quality of life.
CDG Canada
CDG Canada supports patients and families affected by Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDG).
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
CDG CARE
Our mission is to promote greater awareness and understanding of CDG & NGLY1-Deficiency, to provide information and support to families affected by CDG & NGLY1, and to advocate for and fund scientific research to advance the diagnosis and treatment of CDG & NGLY1-Deficiency.
Mississippi Metabolics Foundation
Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) was founded to raise awareness, educate, and provide support to those living or caring for someone with genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM).
Louisiana Metabolic Disorders Coalition
We support, educate, and advocate for patients & families affected by metabolic disorders.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Clinical Trials
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