Article
[Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency: contribution of molecular biology].
Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie - 1 Mar 1994
Cartier N, Lepetit N, Rocchiccioli F, Bougnères P F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency is the most frequent cause of defective congenital fatty acid oxidation. Its molecular characterization is now possible. Case n. 1. A girl, 15 month-old, was admitted because she suffered from fever and vomiting, requiring the administration of aspirin. One day later, she showed signs of drowsiness and hypotonia; her blood glucose concentration was 0.3...
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- Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenases
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Molecular Biology
- Mutation
