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GENATLAS PHENOTYPE
last update : 06-06-2019
Symbol MGCA8
Location 2p13.1
Name 3-methylglutaconic aciduria, type VIII
Corresponding gene HTRA2
Main clinical features
  • hypotonia, abnormal movements, respiratory insufficiency with apneic episodes, and lack of developmental progress, often with seizures
  • brain imaging is variable, but may show progressive cerebral atrophy
  • laboratory studies show increased serum lactate and 3-methylglutaconic aciduria, suggesting a mitochondrial defect
  • early death
  • Genetic determination autosomal recessive
    Function/system disorder metabolism/organic acid
    neurology
    Type disease
    Remark(s)