Interestingly, phosphatidylcholine has also been discussed in the context of AD.189 A genetic study revealed that mutations in ABCA3 can also cause cataract-microcornea syndrome, a rare congenital malformation of the eye.141 The actual implications of the potential connection between altered ABCA3 functionality and AD need to be addressed in future studies. The gene discussed is ABCA3; the disease is cataract.