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Symptomatic management and new therapeutic directions in Lesch‑Nyhan syndrome (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Drishti Valechha
    • Charmi Jyotishi
    • Mansi Patel
    • Reeshu Gupta
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  • Published online on: March 5, 2025     https://doi.org/10.3892/wasj.2025.331
  • Article Number: 43
  • Copyright : © Valechha et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 4.0].

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Abstract

Lesch‑Nyhan Syndrome (LNS) is a rare inborn error of metabolism caused by a deficiency in the hypoxanthine‑guanine phosphoribosyl transferase enzyme. The condition manifests through a range of symptoms, including dystonia, gout, megaloblastic anemia, hyperuricemia, intellectual disability and self‑mutilation behaviors. As a genetic disorder, LNS lacks a definitive cure, and current treatments are primarily symptomatic. Due to the rarity of LNS and an incomplete understanding of its complex pathophysiology, to date, to the best of our knowledge, no therapies exist that can fully address the root cause of the disease. The present review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in understanding the pathophysiology of LNS to promote the further exploration of emerging therapeutic approaches that exhibit potential for use in the management or mitigation of LNS symptoms. 
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Valechha D, Jyotishi C, Patel M and Gupta R: Symptomatic management and new therapeutic directions in Lesch‑Nyhan syndrome (Review). World Acad Sci J 7: 43, 2025.
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Valechha, D., Jyotishi, C., Patel, M., & Gupta, R. (2025). Symptomatic management and new therapeutic directions in Lesch‑Nyhan syndrome (Review). World Academy of Sciences Journal, 7, 43. https://doi.org/10.3892/wasj.2025.331
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Valechha, D., Jyotishi, C., Patel, M., Gupta, R."Symptomatic management and new therapeutic directions in Lesch‑Nyhan syndrome (Review)". World Academy of Sciences Journal 7.3 (2025): 43.
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Valechha, D., Jyotishi, C., Patel, M., Gupta, R."Symptomatic management and new therapeutic directions in Lesch‑Nyhan syndrome (Review)". World Academy of Sciences Journal 7, no. 3 (2025): 43. https://doi.org/10.3892/wasj.2025.331