MCCC1

This gene encodes the large subunit of 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase. This enzyme functions as a heterodimer and catalyzes the carboxylation of 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA to form 3-methylglutaconyl-CoA. Mutations in this gene are associated with 3-Methylcrotonylglycinuria, an autosomal recessive disorder of leucine catabolism.

Full Name

METHYLCROTONOYL-COA CARBOXYLASE 1

Function

Biotin-attachment subunit of the 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase, an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA to 3-methylglutaconyl-CoA, a critical step for leucine and isovaleric acid catabolism.

Biological Process

Biotin metabolic process Source: UniProtKB
Branched-chain amino acid catabolic process Source: ComplexPortal
Leucine catabolic process Source: ParkinsonsUK-UCL

Cellular Location

Mitochondrion matrix

Involvement in disease

3-methylcrotonoyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency (MCC1D):
An autosomal recessive disorder of leucine catabolism. The phenotype is variable, ranging from neonatal onset with severe neurological involvement to asymptomatic adults. There is a characteristic organic aciduria with massive excretion of 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid and 3-methylcrotonylglycine, usually in combination with a severe secondary carnitine deficiency.

PTM

Acetylated.