LATE ONSET CITRULLINEMIA
\lˈe͡ɪt ˈɒnsɛt sˌɪtɹəla͡ɪnˈiːmi͡ə], \lˈeɪt ˈɒnsɛt sˌɪtɹəlaɪnˈiːmiə], \l_ˈeɪ_t ˈɒ_n_s_ɛ_t s_ˌɪ_t_ɹ_ə_l_aɪ_n_ˈiː_m_iə]\
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A group of diseases related to a deficiency of the enzyme ARGININOSUCCINATE SYNTHASE which causes an elevation of serum levels of CITRULLINE. In neonates, clinical manifestations include lethargy, hypotonia, and SEIZURES. Milder forms also occur. Childhood and adult forms may present with recurrent episodes of intermittent weakness, lethargy, ATAXIA, behavioral changes, and DYSARTHRIA. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p49)
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.