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Integrated Clinomics and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Approaches Reveal the SAA1.1 Allele as a Biomarker in Alkaptonuria Disease Severity.
Biomolecules - 29 Jan 2025
Trezza Alfonso, Roncaglia Bianca, Visibelli Anna, Barletta Roberta, Peruzzi Luana, Marzocchi Barbara, Braconi Daniela, Spiga Ottavia, Santucci Annalisa
Abstract excerpt
Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a rare metabolic disorder characterized by the accumulation of homogentisic acid (HGA), leading to progressive ochronosis and joint degeneration. While much is known about HGA's role in tissue damage, the molecular mechanisms underlying acute inflammation in AKU remain poorly understood. Serum amyloid A (SAA) proteins are key mediators of the inflammatory response, yet their potential as...
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