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2-aminoadipic 2-oxoadipic aciduria

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An amino acid metabolic disorder characterized by defects in L-lysine degradation resulting in variable neurological symptoms but in many cases patients are asymptomatic that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the DHTKD1 gene

An amino acid metabolic disorder characterized by defects in L-lysine degradation resulting in variable neurological symptoms but in many cases patients are asymptomatic that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the DHTKD1 gene on chromosome 10p14.

Signs and symptoms

  • Mild global developmental delay
  • Global developmental delay
  • 2-hydroxyadipic aciduria
  • Alpha-aminoadipic aciduria
  • Microcephaly
  • Delayed speech and language development
  • Hypotonia
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Also known as: AMOXAD; alpha-aminoadipic aciduria