Glutaric Acidemia Type II Disorder
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Glutaric Acidemia Type II Disorder

Other Names Glutaric Acidemia II (GA2, GA II) Glutaric Aciduria Type 2 Multiple Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MAD, MADD) Electron Transfer Flavoprotein Dehydrogenase Deficiency (ETFA, ETFB, ETFDH)   Diagnosis Coding E71.313, Glutaric Aciduria type II   Disorder Category A fatty acid oxidation disorder   Frequency Glutaric Acidemia type II is a very rare disorder; its precise...

Tyrosinemia Type 1
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Tyrosinemia Type 1

  Overview Tyrosinemia is one type of amino acid disorder It is a genetic disorder characterized by disruptions in the multistep process that breaks down the amino acidtyrosine, a building block of most proteins. If untreated, tyrosine and its byproducts build up in tissues and organs, which can lead to serious health problems. There are three types...

Inherited Metabolic Disorders: A Generic View
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Inherited Metabolic Disorders: A Generic View

What is Metabolism? Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions taking place in the body to convert or use energy. A few major examples of metabolism include: Breaking down the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in food to release energy. Transforming excess nitrogen into waste products excreted in urine. Breaking down or converting chemicals into other...