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Saudi aminoacidemias: a six-year study.

S B Subramanyam1

  • 1Department of Biological and Medical Research, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Over 2,500 patient samples revealed 135 cases of amino acid disorders. Key findings include Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), Phenylketonuria (PKU), homocystinuria, and tyrosinemia.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Amino acid metabolism disorders are a group of rare genetic conditions.
  • Early detection and diagnosis are crucial for managing these diseases.
  • Screening programs aim to identify affected individuals for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze a large cohort of patient samples for amino acid abnormalities.
  • To identify the prevalence of specific amino acid-related diseases.
  • To contribute to the understanding of metabolic disorder epidemiology.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of over 2,500 patient samples.
  • Utilized biochemical assays to detect amino acid variations.
  • Categorization of identified abnormalities.

Main Results:

  • Identified 135 patients with abnormal amino acid profiles.
  • The four most prevalent diseases identified were Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), Phenylketonuria (PKU), homocystinuria, and Tyrosinemia.
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU) was further specified, including classical PKU due to L-phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency and 6-pyruvoyl tetrahydropterin synthase (6PTPS) deficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Amino acid analysis is effective in diagnosing various metabolic disorders.
  • MSUD, PKU, homocystinuria, and tyrosinemia represent significant categories of amino acid abnormalities.
  • This study highlights the importance of comprehensive screening for early detection.

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