AarF domain containing kinase 3
The COQ8A gene encodes a mitochondrial enzyme in the biosynthesis of CoQ10 (ubiquinone). Mutations cause autosomal recessive primary coenzyme Q10 deficiency 4, an encephalomyopathy.
Genetests:
Research |
Method |
Carrier testing |
Turnaround |
5 days |
Specimen type |
genomic DNA |
Related Diseases:
References:
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Iiizumi M et al. (2002) Isolation of a novel gene, CABC1, encoding a mitochondrial protein that is highly homologous to yeast activity of bc1 complex.
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Lamperti C et al. (2003) Cerebellar ataxia and coenzyme Q10 deficiency.
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Auré K et al. (2004) Progression despite replacement of a myopathic form of coenzyme Q10 defect.
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Mollet J et al. (2008) CABC1 gene mutations cause ubiquinone deficiency with cerebellar ataxia and seizures.
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Lagier-Tourenne C et al. (2008) ADCK3, an ancestral kinase, is mutated in a form of recessive ataxia associated with coenzyme Q10 deficiency.
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Quinzii CM et al. (2010) Reactive oxygen species, oxidative stress, and cell death correlate with level of CoQ10 deficiency.
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OMIM.ORG article
Omim 606980
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Orphanet article
Orphanet ID 140053
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NCBI article
NCBI 56997
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Update: Aug. 14, 2020