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ACADS Gene

acyl-CoA dehydrogenase short chain

ALIAS SYMBOLS

  • SCAD

  • ACAD3

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Description

The ACADS gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (SCAD). This enzyme functions within mitochondria, the energy-producing centers within cells. SCAD is essential for fatty acid oxidation, which is the multistep process that breaks down (metabolizes) fats and converts them to energy.

SCAD is required to metabolize a group of fats called short-chain fatty acids. These fatty acids are found in some foods and are also produced when larger fatty acids are metabolized. Fatty acids are a major source of energy for the heart and muscles. During periods without food (fasting), fatty acids are also an important energy source for the liver and other tissues.

CHROMOSOME

12


LOCATION

q24.31


LOCUS TYPE

gene with protein product

VARIANTS

251

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Phenotypes

External Links

  • HGNC

    HGNC:90

  • NCBI

    35

  • OMIM

    606885

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