To Learn More about MMA

Organic Acidemia Association (OAA).

http://www.oaanews.org

The Organic Acidemia Association was formed nearly two decades ago to provide awareness, information, and support for families whose children are afflicted with metabolic disorders, otherwise known as “inborn errors of metabolism.” Collectively, these disorders are referred to as an organic acidemia. The OAA is a volunteer organization registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Donations to the OAA are tax-deductible. OAA publishes a newsletter three times a year, hosts an internet-based listerv for information exchange, and maintains a website.

Genetics Home Reference. This is the National Library of Medicine's web site about genetic conditions and the genes responsible for those conditions.

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/.

National Association for Rare Diseases, Inc. (NORD)

http://www.rarediseases.org

Mead Johnson publication

This article concisely describes the biochemistry of MMA and patient management protocols.

www.meadjohnson.com

GeneTests

http://www.geneclinics.org/query?dz=oa-overview

This is a publicly funded medical genetics information resource developed for physicians, other healthcare providers, and researchers.

Publications

A Guide for the Family of the Child with Methylmalonic Acidemia , a book for families. Describes MMA, the amino acids involved, as well as treatment. The second part of the book is dedicated to dietary management issues. The Ross Metabolic Formula System, Columbus , OH . To order call (800) 986-8755.

Mitochondial and Metabolic Disorders, A Parent's Guide (2 nd Ed.). A publication of Exceptional Parent Magazine (Please go to their web site to order.)

Clinical Guide to Inherited Metabolic Diseases , by Clarke, Joe. T.R. Cambridge University Press; 2 nd edition, Published: July 15, 2002, Paperback: 280 pages.

Protein Power: The Metabolic Breakthrough , by Michael R. Eades and Mary Dan Eades, Bantam Books, Inc. Published : May, 1999, Paperback: 448 pages.

The Metabolic and Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease , 4 Volume Set, by Charles R. Scriver (Editor), William S. sly (Editor), Barton Childs, Arthur L. Beaudet, David Valle, Kenneth W. Kinzler, Bert Vogelstein, McGraw-Hill Professional; 8 th edition, Published: December 15, 200, Hardcover: 6338 pages.

Long-term Rescue of a Lethal Murine Model of Methylmalonic Acidemia Using Adeno associated Viral Gene Therapy: www.nature.com/mt/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/mt2009247a.html or www.nature.com/mt/journal/vaop/ncurrent/index.html