MAT deficiency

Overview

MAT deficiency (medical condition): A rare inherited disease characterized by the bodies inability to metabolise certain amino acids and products of the breakdown of fat. Harmful levels of organic acids build up in the body and cause ketoacidic attacks.

Symptoms

Some of the symptoms of MAT deficiency incude: * Ketoacidic attacks * Seizures * High blood level of ammonia * Psychomotor retardation * Beta-ketothiolase deficiency