Abstract
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by recurring self-limited fever, abdominal pain and chest pain caused by serositis. FMF mainly affects Middle-East populations with a high prevalence in Sephardic Jews, Turkish, Arabs and Armenians. Carnitine is an important molecule in cellular energy metabolism. Secondary carnitine deficiency can be detected in chronic diseases by either renal loss or increased needs.
Highlights
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by recurring self-limited fever, abdominal pain and chest pain caused by serositis
Carnitine is an important molecule in cellular energy metabolism
Secondary carnitine deficiency can be detected in chronic diseases by either renal loss or increased needs
Summary
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by recurring self-limited fever, abdominal pain and chest pain caused by serositis. FMF mainly affects Middle-East populations with a high prevalence in Sephardic Jews, Turkish, Arabs and Armenians. Carnitine is an important molecule in cellular energy metabolism. Secondary carnitine deficiency can be detected in chronic diseases by either renal loss or increased needs. Screening of acyl-carnitine profile revealed free carnitine, C16-OH and C18:2 carnitine levels were higher (p
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