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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Homogentisic acid
  1. Alkaptonuria 
    ... and phenylalanine. As a result, a substance called homogentisic acid builds up in the skin and other body ... The build-up of homogentisic acid in the cartilage causes arthritis in ... Homogentisic acid also can build up on the heart valves, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001200.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. HGD gene 
    ... the two amino acids into a molecule called homogentisic acid. Homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase adds two oxygen atoms to homogentisic acid, converting it to another molecule called maleylacetoacetate. Other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/hgd - Genetics
  3. Alkaptonuria 
    ... not completely broken down. Instead, a substance called homogentisic acid, which is produced during the breakdown process, accumulates in the body. Excess homogentisic acid settles in connective tissues, forming a substance called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/alkaptonuria - Genetics
  4. HPD gene 
    ... converts a tyrosine byproduct called 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate to homogentisic acid. Continuing the process, homogentisic acid is further broken down and ultimately smaller molecules ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/hpd - Genetics