Cerebral folate deficiency (CFD): causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Cerebral folate deficiency (CFD): causes. Folate receptor 1 (FOLR1) gene mutations, Autism. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Genetic causes

  • Folate receptor 1 (FOLR1) gene mutations
  • Autism

Metabolic causes

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Mitochondrial causes

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Drug-induced

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References

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  5. Grapp M, Just IA, Linnankivi T, et al. Molecular characterization of folate receptor 1 mutations delineates cerebral folate transport deficiency. Brain 2012; 135:2022-2031. 
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