acyl-CoA dehydrogenases

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acyl-CoA dehydrogenases

Enzymes that activate the first stage of the oxidation of fatty acids.

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TMS tests: Phenylketonuria, Isovaleric Acidemia, Type 1 Glutaric Aciduria, Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency, HMG CoA lyase deficiency.

Newborn screening program for Oman: the time is here and now

Luca's parents knew he was at high risk of developing the rare MCAD (Medium-chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase), which affects the metabolism, because of a family history which saw one member killed by the illness.

Baby Luca sent home despite family's pleas; Hospital accused of negligence

Predictive value, clinical status and genotype of medium-chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD) ascertained by screening at one week of age using electrospray tandem mass spectrometry of underivatized blood spots: findings from a UK multicentre trial.

Tamizaje neonatal por espectrometria de masas en tandem: actualizacion

Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD) can be easily managed once diagnosed but often the first sign is when the sufferer is taken seriously ill.

'Lifesaving' test for all

Well-known mitochondrial diseases of children are Leigh's syndrome, cardiomyopathty, and medium-chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency Typical mitochondrial diseases of young adults include Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy and Kearns-Sayre syndrome.

Common causes of complex disorders

Luca's parents knew he was at high risk of developing the rare MCAD (Medium-chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase), because another family member had died of the condition.

WE LOST HIM IN TWO DAYS; Coroner: Hospital were negligent in death of baby Luca

Many disorders and syndromes were eliminated as the focus turned to something called short-chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, a fatty acid oxidation disorder within the larger category of mitochondrial disorders.

Sam's Story

Luca Picone-Chiodo, who was at high risk of having MCAD (Medium-chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase) a genetic condition that affects the metabolism, died at his family home in Huddersfield on October 16, 2009.

Inquest on baby a hospital sent home; Parents looking for answers

Mitochondrial oxidation of several amino acids and fatty acids involves acyl CoA intermediates, which are oxidized by flavin-containing acyl CoA dehydrogenases. Nine flavoprotein dehydrogenases, including DMGDH, transfer their electrons via ETF and ETF-QO into the respiratory chain.

Defect in dimethylglycine dehydrogenase, a new inborn error of metabolism: NMR spectroscopy study