What is Arginase Deficiency?
Arginase deficiency is a rare inherited metabolic disorder caused by the partial or complete absence of the arginase enzyme in the liver and red blood cells. This enzyme is crucial for breaking down arginine, an amino acid, in the urea cycle. Without it, arginine and ammonia accumulate in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid, leading to hyperargininemia. Symptoms...
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