Lathosterolosis

Definition:

Lathosterolosis is an inborn error of cholesterol biosynthesis caused by mutations in SC5D gene encoding lathosterol 5-desaturase. It is characterized by a complex phenotype, including multiple congenital anomalies, mental retardation, and liver disease.

References:

[1]. Nicola Brunetti-Pierri, et al. Lathosterolosis, a novel multiple-malformation/mental retardation syndrome due to deficiency of 3beta-hydroxysteroid-delta5-desaturase. Am J Hum Genet. 2002 Oct;71(4):952-8. [Content Brief]

[2]. Patrycja A Krakowiak, et al. Lathosterolosis: an inborn error of human and murine cholesterol synthesis due to lathosterol 5-desaturase deficiency. Hum Mol Genet. 2003 Jul 1;12(13):1631-41. [Content Brief]

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