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OTC
HGNC ↗1 article(s) in the watch · Constitutional genetics
OTC encodes a urea-cycle enzyme. Its X-linked deficiency causes hyperammonaemia.
InheritanceX-linked recessive
Clinical spectrumHyperammonaemia, metabolic encephalopathy (carrier females sometimes symptomatic)
ManagementLow-protein diet, nitrogen scavengers, metabolic emergency; liver transplant in severe forms.
Curated publications
Frequently asked questions
How is a OTC-related condition inherited?+
X-linked recessive
What is the clinical spectrum associated with OTC?+
Hyperammonaemia, metabolic encephalopathy (carrier females sometimes symptomatic)
What is the management associated with OTC?+
Low-protein diet, nitrogen scavengers, metabolic emergency; liver transplant in severe forms.
How many Geno'X publications cover the OTC gene?+
1 publication(s) on OTC have been selected, summarised and scored by Geno'X on a public grading grid (domains: Constitutional genetics).