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Selective screening for amino acid disorders

M Duran1, L Dorland, P K de Bree

  • 1University Children's Hospital, Het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

European Journal of Pediatrics
|January 1, 1994
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Amino acid analysis is key for screening inborn errors of metabolism. Comprehensive analysis, including organic acids and purines, aids diagnosis and identifies potential clinical issues even without inherited defects.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Amino acid analysis is a primary method for screening inborn errors of metabolism.
  • Initial screening often uses simple urine-based techniques like thin-layer chromatography or high-voltage electrophoresis.
  • Quantitative analysis typically requires specialized instrumentation, such as an amino acid analyzer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic significance of amino acid analysis in metabolic disorders.
  • To emphasize the importance of analyzing both plasma and urine for diagnosing renal transport defects.
  • To underscore the value of detecting unusual amino acids and decreased plasma concentrations for pinpointing inherited defects.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing simple techniques (thin-layer chromatography, high-voltage electrophoresis) for initial urine analysis.

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  • Employing quantitative analysis with amino acid analyzers for precise measurements.
  • Integrating organic acid and purine/pyrimidine analysis for comprehensive diagnostic information.

    • Main Results:

    • Accumulation or deficiency of specific amino acids in plasma and urine provides diagnostic clues.
    • The presence of unusual amino acids can be diagnostically significant.
    • Combined analysis systems (amino acid, organic acid, purine/pyrimidine) offer crucial additional data.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive amino acid analysis, alongside other metabolic profiling, is essential for diagnosing inborn errors of metabolism.
    • Identifying abnormal amino acid patterns, including unusual or decreased levels, aids in diagnosing inherited metabolic conditions.
    • Further investigation is needed for conditions like homocysteinaemia and ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency carriers presenting with protein intolerance.