Traits

Traits linked to CRAT

carnitine O-acetyltransferase

The Human Phenotype Ontology links 12 traits to CRAT, by body system: features seen in people with one of the gene's rare conditions.

Abnormality of the nervous system

Trait	How often it is seen
Ataxia	Always
Damage to nerves that sense feeling	Always
Degeneration of cerebellum	Always
Delayed speech and language development	Always
Increased reflexes	Always
Iron accumulation in brain	Always
Lack of coordination of movement	Always
Loss of ability to walk	Always
Motor delay	Always
Tremor	Always
Unsteady walk	Always

Abnormality of the musculoskeletal system

Trait	How often it is seen
Low muscle tone	Always

How often is among people with one of the gene's conditions, the most often across them, as the Human Phenotype Ontology records it. These pages describe traits and the research behind them; they are not a diagnosis, and a doctor or genetic counsellor is the person to ask about symptoms.

Where this comes from

The Human Phenotype Ontology, release 2026-09-01: the traits linked to CRAT and how often each is seen. Find out more at hpo.jax.org.

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