1) Alkaptonuria 2) Metabolic disorder
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1) Alkaptonuria
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<biochemistry> The excretion of homogentisic acid (alkapton) in the urine due to the congenital absence of the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase. ... This enzyme mediates the breakdown of the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine. The urine may be quite dark, particularly when allowed to stand. ... Origin: Gr. Ouron = urine ... (27 Sep 19...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: al-kap-ton-yū′rē-ă Definitions: 1. Excretion of homogentisic acid (alkapton) in the urine resulting from congenital lack of the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase, which mediates an essential step in the catabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine; urine turns dark if it is allowed to stand or is alkali...
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