An inherited disorder of the Urea Cycle in which the body cannot process a proteins which causes ammonia to accumulate in the blood. Ammonia is toxic especially to the brain and liver if the levels become too high.
Arginase deficiency (ARG)
An inherited disorder that causes the amino acid arginine and ammonia to accumulate gradually in the blood. Ammonia, which is formed when proteins are broken down in the body, is toxic if levels become too high. The nervous system is especially sensitive to the effects of excess ammonia.
Citrullinemia (CIT)
An inherited disorder of the Urea Cycle in which the body cannot process a proteins which causes ammonia to accumulate in the blood. Ammonia is toxic especially to the brain and liver if the levels become too high.
Citrullinemia Type II (CIT II)
An inherited disorder of the Urea Cycle in which the body cannot process a proteins which causes ammonia to accumulate in the blood. Ammonia is toxic especially to the brain and liver if the levels become too high. This disorder also has a late-onset type not seen until adulthood.
