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51. Disturbances of amino acid metabolism (view source)
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A special type of phenylketonuria is ''malignant phenylketonuria'', where the defect is the deficiency of THB (tetrahydrobiopterin), a cofactor. This condition is more severe than classic PKU. | A special type of phenylketonuria is ''malignant phenylketonuria'', where the defect is the deficiency of THB (tetrahydrobiopterin), a cofactor. This condition is more severe than classic PKU. | ||
=== Homocystinuria === | |||
Homocystinuria is classically characterised by deficiency of cystathionine β-synthase, but deficiency of other enzymes may cause it as well. It causes elevated level of homocysteine in the blood (hyperhomocysteinaemia) and urine. | Homocystinuria is classically characterised by deficiency of cystathionine β-synthase, but deficiency of other enzymes may cause it as well. It causes elevated level of homocysteine in the blood (hyperhomocysteinaemia) and urine. | ||