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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Trans fatty acids
  1. Peroxisomal acyl-CoA oxidase deficiency 
    ... of certain fat molecules called very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs). Specifically, it is involved in the first step of a process called the peroxisomal fatty acid beta-oxidation pathway. This process shortens the VLCFA ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../peroxisomal-acyl-coa-oxidase-deficiency - Genetics
  2. Refsum disease 
    ... from the abnormal buildup of a type of fatty acid called phytanic acid. This substance is obtained from ... enzymes that process many different substances, such as fatty acids and certain toxic compounds.Mutations in either the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/refsum-disease - Genetics
  3. Alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase deficiency 
    ... enzymes that break down many different substances, including fatty acids and certain toxic compounds. They are also important ... plays a role in the breakdown of a fatty acid called pristanic acid, which comes from meat and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../alpha-methylacyl-coa-racemase-deficiency - Genetics
  4. X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy 
    ... transporting certain fat molecules called very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) into peroxisomes. Peroxisomes are small sacs within ... asymptomatic adrenoleukodystrophy patients identified by very long-chain fatty acid screening. J Pediatr. 2005 Apr;146(4):528- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/x-linked-adrenoleukodystrophy - Genetics
  5. Pol III-related leukodystrophy 
    ... Spaendonk RM, Nickel M, Bley A, Guerrero K, Tran LT, van der Knaap MS, Bernard G, Wolf ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/pol-iii-related-leukodystrophy - Genetics