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bolA family member 3
1. Normal Function
The BOLA3 gene provides instructions for making a protein whose function is not well understood. The BOLA3 protein is thought to be involved in the formation of molecules called iron-sulfur (Fe-S) clusters or in the attachment of these clusters to other proteins. Certain proteins require attachment of Fe-S clusters to function properly.
Two versions (isoforms) of the BOLA3 protein are produced from the BOLA3 gene. One version is found in cellular structures called mitochondria. Mitochondria are the energy-producing centers of cells. In these structures, several proteins carry out a series of chemical steps to convert the energy in food into a form that cells can use. Many of the proteins involved in this process require Fe-S clusters to function, including protein complexes called complex I, complex II, and complex III.
Fe-S clusters are also required for another mitochondrial protein to function; this protein is involved in the modification of additional proteins that aid in energy production in mitochondria, including the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and the alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex. This modification is also critical to the function of the glycine cleavage system, a set of proteins that breaks down a protein building block (amino acid) called glycine when levels become too high.
The other version of the BOLA3 protein is found in the fluid-filled space inside the cell (the cytoplasm). While this protein is likely involved in Fe-S cluster formation in the cytoplasm, the role of this isoform is not well understood.
2. Health Conditions Related to Genetic Changes
Multiple Mitochondrial Dysfunctions Syndrome
At least three mutations in the BOLA3 gene have been found to cause multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome. This severe condition is characterized by impairment of more than one mitochondrial function, such as reduced activity of complex I, II, or III, pyruvate dehydrogenase, alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, or the glycine cleavage system. Affected infants often have severe brain dysfunction (encephalopathy) and elevated levels of a chemical called lactic acid in the body (lactic acidosis). These babies usually do not survive past infancy.
BOLA3 gene mutations lead to production of an altered protein that is likely broken down quickly. Although some mutations affect both isoforms of the BOLA3 protein, loss of the mitochondrial version appears to be responsible for the condition. The lack of mitochondrial BOLA3 protein impairs Fe-S cluster formation. Consequently, proteins affected by the presence of Fe-S clusters, including those involved in energy production and glycine breakdown, cannot function normally. Reduced activity of complex I, II, or III, pyruvate dehydrogenase, or alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase leads to potentially fatal lactic acidosis, encephalopathy, and other signs and symptoms of multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome. In some affected individuals, impairment of the glycine cleavage system leads to a buildup of glycine (hyperglycinemia).
3. Other Names for This Gene
- bolA homolog 3
- bolA-like protein 3
- bolA-like protein 3 isoform 1
- bolA-like protein 3 isoform 2
- BOLA3_HUMAN
- MMDS2
References
- Cameron JM, Janer A, Levandovskiy V, Mackay N, Rouault TA, Tong WH, Ogilvie I,Shoubridge EA, Robinson BH. Mutations in iron-sulfur cluster scaffold genes NFU1 and BOLA3 cause a fatal deficiency of multiple respiratory chain and 2-oxoaciddehydrogenase enzymes. Am J Hum Genet. 2011 Oct 7;89(4):486-95. doi:10.1016/j.ajhg.2011.08.011.
- Haack TB, Rolinski B, Haberberger B, Zimmermann F, Schum J, Strecker V, GrafE, Athing U, Hoppen T, Wittig I, Sperl W, Freisinger P, Mayr JA, Strom TM,Meitinger T, Prokisch H. Homozygous missense mutation in BOLA3 causes multiplemitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome in two siblings. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2013Jan;36(1):55-62. doi: 10.1007/s10545-012-9489-7.
- Mayr JA, Feichtinger RG, Tort F, Ribes A, Sperl W. Lipoic acid biosynthesisdefects. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2014 Jul;37(4):553-63. doi:10.1007/s10545-014-9705-8.
- Rouault TA. Biogenesis of iron-sulfur clusters in mammalian cells: newinsights and relevance to human disease. Dis Model Mech. 2012 Mar;5(2):155-64.doi: 10.1242/dmm.009019. Review.
