Amino Acids Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
PKU- Overflow
A
Enzyme deficiencies cause a phenylalanine increase in blood and phenyl components in urine; from an Overflow of plasma levels above the renal threshold
2
Q
PKU-Renal
A
Plasma levels are normal, but renal threshold/reabsorption is lowered, multiple Amino Acids increased in urine
3
Q
Amino Acid Screening Tests
A
Thin Layer chromotography, Urine color tests, Guthrie microbiological test
4
Q
Quantitative Tests
A
Ion-exchange chromotography, HPLC, Gas Chromotography Mass Spectrophotometry
5
Q
Homocysteine
A
Increased levels assoc. with risk of brain and cardiovascular problems or in Vit B6/12 and Folic Acid deficiencies
