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Summary

Hawkinsinuria (HWKS) is an autosomal dominant inborn error of metabolism. Metabolic acidosis and tyrosinemia are transient, and symptoms improve within the first year of life. Patients continue to excrete the hawkinsin metabolite in their urine throughout life (Danks et al., 1975; Tomoeda et al., 2000). [from OMIM]

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  • Also known as: 4-HPPD, 4HPPD, GLOD3, HPPD, HPPDASE, PPD, HPD
    Summary: 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase

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