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ReviewOrphanet journal of rare diseases2025

Animal models of methylmalonic acidemia: insights and challenges.

Shan Shan, Min Liu, Yue Ma, Meng Sun, Yue Wang, Hui Zou

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Review in Orphanet journal of rare diseases, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Shan Shan *Medical Research Center, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250000, China.
Min Liu *Medical Research Center, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250000, China.
Yue MaSchool of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, China.
Meng SunNewborn Disease Screening Center, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250000, China.
Yue WangMedical Research Center, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250000, China. wangyue@sdfmu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0003-2090-275X
Hui ZouMedical Research Center, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250000, China. zouhui819@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) is a rare genetic disorder caused by disruptions in the metabolism of methylmalonic acid, resulting in severe neurological and systemic complications. Animal models have become indispensable in advancing our understanding of MMA pathogenesis, evaluating treatment options, and exploring new therapies. This review highlights recent advancements in MMA research, focusing on the characteristics, advantages, and limitations of various genetically engineered animal models, including murine and zebrafish models. By integrating insights from these models, this work aims to provide a foundation for future clinical applications and therapeutic innovations.Clinical trial number Not applicable.

Indexed as

Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn ErrorsDisease Models, AnimalAnimalsHumansMethylmalonic AcidMiceZebrafishMethylmalonic AcidAnimal modelsInherited metabolic diseasesMethylmalonic acidemiaPathogenesisTherapeutic strategies

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PMID41239408
PMCPMC12619279

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