Triheptanoin in patients with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders: clinical experience in Italy

• Main Authors: Francesco Porta (Author), Arianna Maiorana (Author), Vincenza Gragnaniello (Author), Elena Procopio (Author), Serena Gasperini (Author), Roberta Taurisano (Author), Marco Spada (Author), Carlo Dionisi-Vici (Author), Alberto Burlina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD) are rare and potentially life-threatening diseases that cause deficient energy production and accumulation of toxic metabolites. Despite dietary management, adherence to maximum fasting guidelines, restricted long-chain triglyce...