Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency

Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
Other namesLCHAD deficiency
Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme; A dehydrogenase deficiency has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive fatty acid oxidation disorder that prevents the body from converting certain fats into energy. This can become life-threatening, particularly during periods of fasting.

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