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Leukocyte urea cycle enzymes in hyperammonemia.

D M Wolfe, P D Gatfield

    Pediatric Research
    |June 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Leukocyte enzyme assays accurately reflect urea cycle disorders, mirroring liver enzyme deficiencies. This finding suggests blood tests may replace invasive liver biopsies for diagnosing these genetic conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Genetics
    • Clinical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • The urea cycle is crucial for ammonia detoxification.
    • Inherited urea cycle enzyme defects lead to hyperammonemia and severe health consequences.
    • Diagnosing these disorders typically requires invasive liver biopsies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate if leukocyte (white blood cell) enzyme activity reflects urea cycle function in the liver.
    • To determine the reliability of leukocyte assays for diagnosing inherited urea cycle enzyme defects.

    Main Methods:

    • Enzyme activity assays were performed on circulating leukocytes.
    • Leukocyte enzyme activities were compared to known liver enzyme profiles.
    • Blood samples from patients with diagnosed hepatic urea cycle disorders were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • All urea cycle enzymes were detected in leukocytes, with relative activities similar to the liver.
    • Leukocyte enzyme deficiencies in patients directly corresponded to their known liver enzyme defects.
    • Argininosuccinate synthetase + lyase showed disproportionately high activity in leukocytes.

    Conclusions:

    • Leukocyte enzyme assays are reliable indicators of urea cycle enzyme lesions.
    • Blood-based leukocyte assays may offer a non-invasive alternative to liver biopsy for diagnosing urea cycle disorders.

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