DISEASE: Succinyl CoA:3-oxoacid CoA transferase (SCOT) deficiency
Entry
H01121 Disease
Name
Succinyl CoA:3-oxoacid CoA transferase (SCOT) deficiency
Description
Succinyl CoA:3-oxoacid CoA transferase (SCOT) deficiency is an inborn error of ketone body metabolism. SCOT/OXCT1 is a key mitochondrial enzyme in the metabolism of ketone bodies in various organs. Deficiency of SCOT activity inhibits peripheral ketone body utilization and causes episodes of severe ketoacidosis.
Category
Inherited metabolic disorder
Brite
Human diseases in ICD-11 classification [BR:br08403]
05 Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
Metabolic disorders
Inborn errors of metabolism
5C52 Inborn errors of lipid metabolism
H01121 Succinyl CoA:3-oxoacid CoA transferase (SCOT) deficiency