pediatrics
Overview of Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders
Introduction
The kidneys actively reabsorb significant amounts of amino acids. Defects of amino acid transport in the renal tubule include Cystinuria and Branched-Chain Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders None Methionine Metabolism Disorders None Phenylketonuria (PKU) None Tyrosine Metabolism Disorders None Urea Cycle Disorders None In addition, there are a number of other disorders of amino acid and organic acid metabolism, including those involving Beta-Amino Acid and Gamma-Amino Acid Disorders , the 