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Long Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Naloxone as mitochondrial phenotype rescuer in a 3D bioprinted LCHADD/VLCADD model
Degen A et al. (10 September 2026)
https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.09.07.749837
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Serial cardiac MRI in LCHADD: one adult patient, many unanswered questions.
Wang Haojie, Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) (10 September 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42721406/
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Diagnostic Odyssey of Atypical Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (LCHADD) Explained by Three Allelic Products From Two Pathogenic Variants.
Furuta Yutaka et al., American journal of medical genetics. Part A (1 September 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42037206/
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Participants with long-chain 3-hydroxy-acylCoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHADD)/trifunctional protein deficiency (TFPD) report consistent low-fat diet intake over time.
Gregor Ashley et al., Molecular genetics and metabolism (1 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42364315/
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Moderately high-fat diet exacerbates some but not all phenotypes in a murine LCHADD model
Ayah H Asal et al., Molecular Genetics and Metabolism (1 May 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymgme.2026.109960
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Long Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Long chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency is a rare inherited disorder in which the body cannot break down certain fats for energy. Without treatment it can cause low blood sugar, muscle weakness, heart and liver problems, and later eye and nerve changes. Management includes avoiding fasting, a low fat diet with special fat supplements, and an emergency plan for illness.
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Most Recent Research
For patients diagnosed with long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHADD) or very-long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (VLCADD), fasting episodes or high-energy demands remain life threatening. Due to the low incidence, clinical trials for novel LCHADD/VLCADD therapies are limited, and current mouse models recapitulate human symptoms only partially. Here, we report the use of mitochondrial morphology and 3D bioprinted, vascularized tissue models to establish a robust testing platform for dietary-based and experimental treatment approaches. Using this platform, we demonstrated that mitochondrial morphology is strictly regulated by NOX2-driven ROS formation. Treatment of LCHADD/VLCADD-derived fibroblasts with the NOX2-inhibitor naloxone led to the reassembly of mitochondrial structures controlled by DNM1L/MFN2. Using RNA transcriptomics, we identified a pro-fibrotic phenotype in LCHADD and VLCADD patient cells, which impaired vessel formation in fully 3D bioprinted human tissue equivalents. Metabolic supplementation with dietary approaches, which are used in standard therapy, partially improved vascularization. Naloxone induced the strongest improvement, restoring vessel length and network complexity to those of healthy controls, suggesting increased oxidative stress as main driver. Interestingly, naloxone had no effect on healthy fibroblasts, underscoring its safety. Taken together, these findings suggest the opioid antagonist naloxone as a potential rescue medication during LCHADD/VLCADD-driven metabolic crises.
Common Questions
What is Long Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency?
Long chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency is a rare inherited disorder in which the body cannot break down certain fats for energy. Without treatment it can cause low blood sugar, muscle weakness, heart and liver problems, and later eye and nerve changes. Management includes avoiding fasting, a low fat diet with special fat supplements, and an emergency plan for illness.
How many clinical trials are available for Long Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency?
RareWays currently indexes 4 clinical trials for Long Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
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