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If elevated lactate is present in acute illness, supporting the oxygen supply and blood flow are key initial steps. [3] Some vasopressors (drugs that augment the blood pressure) are less effective when lactate levels are high, and some agents that stimulate the beta-2 adrenergic receptor can elevate the lactate further. [3]
Lactate levels are often elevated in serum and cerebrospinal fluid. MR spectroscopy may show an elevated lactate peak in affected and even unaffected brain areas. Muscle biopsy shows ragged red fibers. However, genetic evaluation should be done first, which eliminates the need for muscle biopsy in most cases. Diagnosis may be molecular or ...
16832 Ensembl ENSG00000111716 ENSMUSG00000030246 UniProt P07195 P16125 RefSeq (mRNA) NM_001174097 NM_002300 NM_001315537 NM_008492 NM_001302765 NM_001316322 RefSeq (protein) NP_001167568 NP_001302466 NP_002291 NP_001289694 NP_001303251 NP_032518 Location (UCSC) Chr 12: 21.64 – 21.76 Mb Chr 6: 142.44 – 142.45 Mb PubMed search Wikidata View/Edit Human View/Edit Mouse Lactate dehydrogenase B ...
In the case of lactate dehydrogenase-B deficiency, mutations to the LDHB gene result in the production of an abnormal lactate dehydrogenase-B subunit that cannot bind to the other subunits to form the complete enzyme. As with lactate dehydrogenase-A deficiency, this mutation reduces the overall effectiveness in the enzyme. [20]
Symptoms Definition/Explanation Lactic Acidosis High levels of lactate in the blood; can cause nausea, vomiting, breathing problems, abnormal heartbeats *In less severe cases, signs of lactic acidosis can include ataxia and episodes may only occur when ill, under stress, or after consuming high amounts of carbohydrates. Hyperammonemia
Thiamine (vitamin B 1) may be given if pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency is known or suspected. The symptoms of lactic acidosis are treated by supplementing the diet with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or sodium citrate, but these substances do not treat the cause of Leigh syndrome.
There is no proven treatment for congenital lactic acidosis. Treatments that are occasionally used or that are under investigation include the ketogenic diet and dichloroacetate. Other treatments aim to relieve symptoms – for example, anticonvulsants may be used to relieve seizures. [1]
Elevated lactate dehydrogenase level were also associated with poorer outcomes. [81] Use of tobacco is associated with a person having a poorer prognosis, [ 11 ] and people who are married and live together have a better prognosis. [ 11 ]