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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Disorder of amino acid metabolism
  1. Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... wrong with this process. One group of these disorders is amino acid metabolism disorders. They include phenylketonuria (PKU) and maple syrup urine disease. Amino acids are "building blocks" that join together to form ...
  2. Phenylketonuria (National Library of Medicine)  
    Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a type of amino acid metabolism disorder. It is inherited. If you have it, your body can't process phenylalanine (Phe). Phe is an amino acid, a building block ...
  3. Metabolic Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive ...