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Biochemical and clinical aspects of the human flavin-containing monooxygenase form 3 (FMO3) related to trimethylaminuria.
Current drug metabolism - 1 Apr 2003
Cashman John R, Camp Kathryn, Fakharzadeh Steven S, Fennessey Paul V, Hines Ronald N, Mamer Orval A, Mitchell Steven C, Nguyen George Preti, Schlenk Daniel, Smith Robert L, Tjoa Susan S, Williams David E, Yannicelli Steven
Abstract excerpt
Trimethylaminuria is a rare metabolic disorder that is associated with abnormal amounts of the dietary-derived trimethylamine. Excess unmetabolized trimethylamine in the urine, sweat and other body secretions confers a strong, foul body odor that can affect the individual's ability to work or engage in social activities. This review summarizes the biochemical aspects of the condition and the classification of the...
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