ACADM
Metabolic System · Fatty Acid Beta-Oxidation (Mitochondrial & Peroxisomal)
Why can a fat-processing enzyme matter during fasting?
ACADM makes MCAD, a mitochondrial enzyme that breaks down medium-chain fatty acids. This pathway helps supply energy when the body relies on stored fat, which explains the importance of confirmed MCAD deficiency.
- Common Gene Name
- acyl-CoA dehydrogenase medium chain
- NCBI Gene ID
- 34
- Chromosome
- 1
Clinical Evidence Status
Actionability report availableEstablished disease relationship
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (3 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal recessive | View source 2018-01-23 |
| Medium-chain acyl coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency | ClinGen clinical actionability | Scored report; not a validity grade | Adult | View source 2023-10-16 |
| Medium-chain acyl coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency | ClinGen clinical actionability | Scored report; not a validity grade | Pediatric | View source 2023-10-16 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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