2-methylbutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency associated with autism and mental retardation: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>2-methylbutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency or short/branched chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (SBCADD) is caused by a defect in the degradation pathway of the amino acid L-isoleucine.</p> <p>Methods</p> <...

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Main Authors: Kanavin Oivind J, Woldseth Berit, Jellum Egil, Tvedt Bjorn, Andresen Brage S, Stromme Petter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/1/1/98