Table 23.4: Inborn errors of amino acid metabolism

Disease

Enzyme deficiency

Symptoms

Citrullinema

Arginosuccinate lyase

Lethargy, seizures, reduced muscle tension

Tyrosinemia

Various enzymes of tyrosine degradation

Weakness, liver damage, mental retardation

Albinism

Tyrosinase

Absence of pigmentation

Homocystinuria

Cystathionine β-synthase

Scoliosis, muscle weakness, mental retardation, thin blond hair

Hyperlysinemia

α-Aminoadipic semialdehyde dehydrogenase

Seizures, mental retardation, lack of muscle tone, ataxia