Disorder of amino acid metabolism

Synonyms: Amino acid metabolism, inborn errors; Disorders of amino acid transport and metabolism; Inborn amino acid metabolism disorder; Inborn disorder of amino acid metabolism; Inherited amino acid metabolic disorder

Summary

An inherited disorder that affects the metabolism of the amino acids. Representative examples include alkaptonuria, homocystinuria, tyrosinemia, and phenylketonuria. [from NCI]

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