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ABOUT MCT8 DEFICIENCY

MCT8 deficiency, also called Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome, is an ultra-rare disorder that affects the body in different ways. And itʼs all tied to a problem with one gene.

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ABOUT MCT8 DEFICIENCY

REAL STORIES

Hear from the parents and other caregivers of people living with MCT8 deficiency. As well as a physicianʼs view on spotting the signs and managing the condition.

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Everyoneʼs experience of MCT8 deficiency is different, but a lot of the challenges are the same. We’re sponsoring research projects to uncover the reality of life with MCT8 deficiency. The results will help support people with the condition and their caregivers.

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  • MCT8 deficiency is an ultra-rare genetic disorder that is also known as Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome
  • MCT8 deficiency is due to a problem with the SLC16A2 gene
  • People with MCT8 deficiency have both neurological and endocrinological symptoms