Fatty Oxidation Genetic Disorders Conditions and Diseases

Fatty Oxidation

Fatty acids are one of the body's fuels: oxidation is the process by which they are broken down to release energy. This process has many steps, each catalysed by a different enzyme. Fatty acid oxidation disorders result from deficiency of one of the enzymes.

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• - General information on fatty acid oxidation.
  
• - A description of fatty acid oxidation disorders and further resources.
  
• - Informational site provides details on newborn screening, on numerous diseases, medical information and support resources such as a newsletter and email List.
  
• - Support site for families affected by Long-Chain 3 Hydroxyacyl CoA Dehydrogense (LCHAD). Includes profiles of people with LCHAD and general information about the disorder.
  
• - An introduction, mobilization of fat stores, oxidation reactions, alternative oxidation pathways, regulation of fatty acid metabolism, clinical aspects of fatty acid metabolism, ketogenesis, regulation of ketogenesis, and clinical significance of ketoge
  
• - Online journal detailing the life of a boy with LCHAD which is a Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder. Includes general information details about research studies.
  
  

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