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Methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase [NADP+ dependent] 1 (MTHFD1)

Target
MTHFD1
Molecular classification
Enzyme
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Overview

MTHFD1 encodes a cytoplasmic trifunctional enzyme (C-1-tetrahydrofolate synthase) that catalyzes sequential reactions in the interconversion of one-carbon derivatives of tetrahydrofolate. These derivatives are essential for purine, thymidylate, and methionine synthesis. Mutations and variants are linked to various developmental defects and metabolic disorders.

Other names
C-1-tetrahydrofolate synthaseC1-THF synthase
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Mechanism of action

Inhibition of enzymatic activity could theoretically be a mechanism, although not a common therapeutic strategy.

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Biological functions

One-carbon metabolismNucleotide biosynthesisThymidylate biosynthesisMethionine synthesisFolic acid metabolism
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Disease associations

Combined immunodeficiency and megaloblastic anemia with or without hyperhomocysteinemia (CIMAH)Neural tube defectsCongenital heart defects (Tetralogy of Fallot, aortic stenosis)
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Safety considerations

Folic acid supplementation interactions with MTHFD1 variantsPotential developmental defects in individuals with MTHFD1 deficiency or variants and insufficient folate intake
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Biomarkers

rs2236225 (p.Arg653Gln) genotype for risk assessment of neural tube defects and congenital heart defectsMTHFD1 expression levels as a potential indicator of folate metabolism status

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