There are various types of Fatty Acid Oxidation DisordersA group of genetic conditions that affect how the body breaks down fats to make energy. (FAODs). Thanks to our partnership with the International Network for Fatty Acid Oxidation Research and Management (INFORM), below is an overview of the various FAODs, their diagnosis, treatments and symptoms.
It is important to determine which type of FAOD someone has, in order to determine the best course of treatment and to predict the risk of recurrence for future children. We encourage you to take a look at the different types of Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders below.
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Types of FAODs & Related Conditions
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ACAD9: Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase 9 Deficiency
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CACT: Carnitine Acylcarnitine Translocase Deficiency
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CPT1a: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 Deficiency
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CPT2: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 Deficiency
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CUD: Carnitine Uptake Defect
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GA2: Glutaric Acidemia Type II
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M/SCHAD: Medium/Short-Chain L-3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
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MCAD: Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
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MCKAT: Medium-Chain 3-Ketoacyl-CoA Thiolase Deficiency
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SCAD: Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
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TFP / LCHAD: Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency / Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase Deficiency
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VLCAD: Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
