ESPE Abstracts

Background: 3-Ketothiolase deficiency (3KTD) is an inherited error of metabolism affecting isoleucine catabolism and ketone body utilization. This disorder is clinically characterized by intermittent ketoacidotic episodes with no clinical symptoms.Objective and hypotheses: To research the gene mutation of 3 acetoacetyl-CoA thiolase in non-diabetic ketoacidosis and provide a basis for diagnosis of 3KTD.To reveal the role of 3 acetoacetyl-CoA thiolase in i...