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IEMbase 0722: COA7-related cytochrome c oxidase assembly factor 7 deficiency

Scope

Field Value
IEMbase ID 722
Nosology 7.4.13.01
Nosology code IEM1088
Gene COA7
External IDs OMIM:220110; ORPHA:254905
Generated mapping UNMAPPED; weak candidate COA3-Related_COX_Deficiency.yaml
Candidate DisMech targets No exact COA7 target identified
Review date 2026-07-07

IEMbase phenotype signal

IEMbase represents autosomal recessive COA7-related cytochrome c oxidase assembly factor 7 deficiency. The alternate-name field uses mitochondrial complex IV assembly deficiency with COA7 in parentheses.

The cached rows show childhood ataxia, infantile developmental delay, childhood peripheral neuropathy, and childhood leukodystrophy.

DisMech phenotype coverage

No exact COA7 local target was identified.

The weak COA3-Related_COX_Deficiency.yaml candidate shares the broad complex IV assembly-factor category but is a different gene and disease. The COA3 file emphasizes neuropathy, exercise intolerance, obesity, short stature, and a mild adult-compatible course, which does not capture the COA7 leukodystrophy and childhood ataxia profile.

Concordance and completeness

Judgement: true local COA7 gap. The COA3 candidate should be rejected as exact coverage.

The IEMbase record is sparse but points to a distinct COA7 complex IV assembly phenotype with neurodevelopmental, ataxic, peripheral-nerve, and white-matter features. Same pathway class is insufficient for exact disease coverage.

Curation actions

  • Add a dedicated COA7 complex IV assembly deficiency target if curated.
  • Reject COA3-Related_COX_Deficiency.yaml as exact COA7 coverage.
  • Preserve ataxia, developmental delay, peripheral neuropathy, and leukodystrophy.
  • Keep COA7 separate from COA3 despite shared complex IV assembly context.