DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Human genes for medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency

Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency [DOID:0080153]

A lipid metabolism disorder that is characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase that results in the inability to convert medium chain fatty acids to energy, particularly during fasting.

Synonyms:  medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency,  DOID:0080153,  medium chain acylCoA dehydrogenase deficiency,  medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiencies