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| 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA lyase deficiency Classification and external resources |
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| OMIM | 246450 |
| DiseasesDB | 29826 |
| MeSH | C008047 |
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA lyase deficiency also referred to as HMG-CoA lyase deficiency or Hydroxymethylglutaric aciduria, is an uncommon inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly process the amino acid leucine. Additionally, the disorder prevents the body from making ketones, which are used for energy during fasting.
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Presentation
This disorder usually appears within the first year of life. The signs and symptoms of HMG-CoA lyase deficiency include vomiting, dehydration, lethargy, convulsions, and coma. When episodes occur in an infant or child, blood sugar becomes extremely low (hypoglycemia), and harmful compounds can build up and cause the blood to become too acidic (metabolic acidosis). These episodes are often triggered by an infection, fasting, strenuous exercise, or sometimes other types of stress.
Differential diagnosis
This condition is sometimes mistaken for Reye syndrome, a severe disorder that develops in children while they appear to be recovering from viral infections such as chicken pox or flu. Most cases of Reye syndrome are associated with the use of aspirin during these viral infections.
Cause
Mutations in the HMGCL gene cause 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA lyase deficiency. The enzyme made by the HMGCL gene plays an essential role in breaking down dietary proteins and fats for energy. Specifically, the enzyme is responsible for processing leucine, an amino acid that is part of many proteins. This enzyme also produces ketones during the breakdown of fats. If a mutation in the HMGCL gene reduces or eliminates the activity of this enzyme, the body is unable to process leucine or make ketones properly. A lack of ketones leads to hypoglycemia, and compounds called organic acids (which are formed as products of amino acid and fat breakdown) can cause the blood to become too acidic. Metabolic acidosis and hypoglycemia impair tissue function, especially in the central nervous system.
Incidence
This is a rare condition that has been reported in fewer than 100 individuals throughout the world. This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain text from The U.S. National Library of Medicine
External links
- Organic Acidemia Association
- Overview of condition at NLM Genetics Home Reference
- http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=3hydroxy3methylglutarylcoenzymealyasedeficiency;jsessionid=3329E3ED085B1A6E5BE651FC9159D676
- http://www.newbornscreening.info/Parents/organicaciddisorders/HMGCoA.html
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