Explain the following disorders of amino acid metabolism: Homocystinuria and Hartnup disease
Explain the Following Disorders of Amino Acid Metabolism: Homocystinuria and Hartnup Disease a) Homocystinuria Homocystinuria is an inherited disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS), which leads to the accumulation of homocysteine and methionine in the blood and urine. This disorder is typically inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Causes and […]