Introduction to Tyrosinemia

Hello guys!
This is our first post for this blog to share more about the amino acid metabolism disorder, Tyrosinemia!


Tyrosinemia is a genetic disorder caused by the lack of the enzyme required to break down the amino acid, tyrosine. Due to the inability to break down tyrosine found in food consumed, it will result in the accumulation of high levels of tyrosine and its byproducts in the tissues and organs, leading to serious medical problems especially in the liver and kidneys

Tyrosinemia is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern (the child must receive two copies of the defective genes from both parents) and it affects both the males and females equally.



That wasn't too difficult to understand for an introductory post right? :)
There are three different types of Tyrosinemia, which we will be talking more about in our future posts. 
Do keep a look out for them!