Research Studies in the Laboratory of Arnold Strauss, MD
The Fatty Acid Oxidation (FAO) Defects Diagnostic Testing Center collaborates with Arnold Strauss, MD, in providing the highest-quality diagnostic options for patients suspected of having FAO defects. Dr. Strauss’ expert interpretation is an essential part of every clinical test result, and his laboratory assists the Division of Human Genetics Diagnostic Laboratories in bringing cutting-edge research methods to the clinical audience.
Please see the content and links below to find out more about enrollment in research studies. Please contact the laboratory prior to any sample submission.
Information about Dr. Strauss’ Laboratory
FAO Research Studies Performed:
- LCHAD (long chain 3-hydroxy-acyl-CoA dehydrogenase) deficiency: Molecular analysis
- SCHAD (short chain 3-hydroxy-acyl-CoA dehydrogenase) deficiency: Molecular analysis by exonic amplification and direct DNA sequencing
- TFP (trifunctional protein) deficiency: Molecular analysis
- SCHAD, LCHAD, TFP, MCAD (medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase) and VLCAD (very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase): Western/immunoblot analysis of protein extracts from tissues or cell lines (e.g. fibroblasts)
Contact Dr. Strauss’ Laboratory
For information on research study enrollment, sample requirements and submission, please send us an email.
