Alkaptonuria

An inborn error of amino acid metabolism resulting from a defect in the enzyme HOMOGENTISATE 1,2-DIOXYGENASE, an enzyme involved in the breakdown of PHENYLALANINE and TYROSINE. It is characterized by accumulation of HOMOGENTISIC ACID in the urine, OCHRONOSIS in various tissues, and ARTHRITIS.

Also Known As:

Alcaptonuria; Homogentisic Acid Oxidase Deficiency; Homogentisic Acidura; Alcaptonurias

Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Inborn Genetic Diseases: 11939
  - Inborn Errors Metabolism: 1162
    - Inborn Errors Amino Acid Metabolism: 1
      - Alkaptonuria: 496
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: 15
- Metabolic Diseases: 10142
  - Inborn Errors Metabolism: 1162
    - Inborn Errors Amino Acid Metabolism: 1
      - Alkaptonuria: 496

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