Fumarylacetoacetase
The FAH gene encodes the last enzyme in the tyrosine catabolism pathway. Mutations cause autosomal recessive hepatorenal tyrosinemia.
Genetests:
| Research |
Method |
Carrier testing |
| Turnaround |
5 days |
| Specimen type |
genomic DNA |
Related Diseases:
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NCBI article
NCBI 2184
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OMIM.ORG article
Omim 613871
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Orphanet article
Orphanet ID 121686
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Wikipedia article
Wikipedia EN (Fumarylacetoacetate_hydrolase)
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