Long-chain l-3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase deficiency: A molecular and biochemical review

Dinesh Rakheja, Michael J. Bennett, Beverly B. Rogers

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Abstract

Since the first report of long-chain L-3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency a little more than a decade ago, its phenotypic and genotypic heterogeneity in individuals homozygous for the enzyme defect has become more and more evident. Even more interesting is its association with pregnancy-specific disorders, including preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets), hyperemesis gravidarum, acute fatty liver of pregnancy, and maternal floor infarct of the placenta. In this review we discuss the biochemical and molecular basis, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of long-chain L-3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)815-824
Number of pages10
JournalLaboratory Investigation
Volume82
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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