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Neither maternal nor fetal mutation (E474Q) in the alpha-subunit of the trifunctional protein is frequent in pregnancies complicated by HELLP syndrome.
Journal of perinatal medicine - 1 Jan 2007
Mütze Sabine, Ahillen Ines, Rudnik-Schoeneborn Sabine, Eggermann Thomas, Leeners Brigitte, Neumaier-Wagner Peruka M, Kuse Sabine, Rath Werner, Zerres Klaus
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: An association between maternal HELLP syndrome and fetal long chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase (LCHAD) deficiency has been proposed. LCHAD catalyzes the third step in the beta-oxidation of fatty acids in mitochondria. Whereas about 75% of LCHAD-deficient patients carry a G-to-C mutation at nucleotide position 1528 (Glu474Gln, E474Q) on both chromosomes, compound heterozygosity for E474Q on one...
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