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Results 1 - 10 of 79 for Chemical compound
  1. Trimethylaminuria 
    ... body is unable to break down trimethylamine, a chemical compound that has a pungent odor. Trimethylamine has been ... odor may result from an excess of certain chemical compounds in the diet or from an abnormal increase ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/trimethylaminuria - Genetics
  2. What is epigenetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... explore the relationship between the genome and the chemical compounds that modify it. In particular, they are studying ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/howgeneswork/epigenome - Genetics
  3. CHST3 gene 
    ... group called a sulfate is transferred from one chemical compound to another. Specifically, the enzyme takes sulfate from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/chst3 - Genetics
  4. SRD5A3 gene 
    ... 5-alpha reductase 3. This enzyme performs a chemical reaction that converts a compound called polyprenol into another compound called dolichol. Subsequently, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/srd5a3 - Genetics
  5. UGT1A1 gene 
    ... enzymes called UDP-glucuronosyltransferases. These enzymes perform a chemical reaction called glucuronidation, in which a compound called glucuronic acid is attached (conjugated) to one ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ugt1a1 - Genetics
  6. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency 
    ... species, which are byproducts of normal cellular functions. Chemical reactions involving glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase produce compounds that prevent reactive oxygen species from building up ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...cose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase-deficiency - Genetics
  7. NLRP3 gene 
    ... parts of the immune system. Cryopyrin recognizes bacteria; chemicals such as asbestos, silica, and uric acid crystals; and compounds released by injured cells.Cryopyrin molecules assemble themselves, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/nlrp3 - Genetics
  8. Gilbert syndrome 
    ... the body.The bilirubin-UGT enzyme performs a chemical reaction called glucuronidation. During this reaction, the enzyme transfers a compound called glucuronic acid to unconjugated bilirubin, converting it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/gilbert-syndrome - Genetics
  9. Crigler-Najjar syndrome 
    ... the body.The bilirubin-UGT enzyme performs a chemical reaction called glucuronidation. During this reaction, the enzyme transfers a compound called glucuronic acid to unconjugated bilirubin, converting it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/crigler-najjar-syndrome - Genetics
  10. GSS gene 
    ... of glutathione. Low levels of glutathione affect other chemical reactions in the body, leading to the overproduction of 5-oxoproline. Accumulation of this compound in red blood cells and other tissues causes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/gss - Genetics
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