Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Overview
Learn About Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (SCAD) deficiency is a condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats into energy, especially during periods without food (fasting).
Mutations in the ACADS gene cause SCAD deficiency. This gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, which is required to break down (metabolize) a group of fats called short-chain fatty acids. Fatty acids are a major source of energy for the heart and muscles. During periods of fasting, fatty acids are also an important energy source for the liver and other tissues.
This disorder is thought to affect approximately 1 in 35,000 to 50,000 newborns.
This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they typically do not show signs and symptoms of the condition.
Michael Dayton is a Family Medicine provider in Fresno, California. Dr. Dayton and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Bronchiectasis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
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Published Date: May 01, 2015
Published By: National Institutes of Health