The mild variant of MSUD is characterized by increased plasma levels of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) apparent at birth. Treatment with a low-protein diet free of BCAA can result in normal psychomotor development and lack of metabolic episodes; however, plasma levels of BCAA may remain elevated (summary by Oyarzabal et al., 2013).
For a general description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of maple syrup urine disease, see 248600. [from
OMIM]