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Biochemical characterization of human 3-methylglutaconyl-CoA hydratase and its role in leucine metabolism.
The FEBS journal - 1 May 2006
Mack Matthias, Schniegler-Mattox Ute, Peters Verena, Hoffmann Georg F, Liesert Michael, Buckel Wolfgang, Zschocke Johannes
Abstract excerpt
The metabolic disease 3-methylglutaconic aciduria type I (MGA1) is characterized by an abnormal organic acid profile in which there is excessive urinary excretion of 3-methylglutaconic acid, 3-methylglutaric acid and 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid. Affected individuals display variable clinical manifestations ranging from mildly delayed speech development to severe psychomotor retardation with neurological handicap....
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