(PA) Propionic Acidemia aka
Propionyl CoA Carboxylase Deficiency
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Propionic acidemia is an inherited disorder in which the body is unable to process certain proteins and lipids (fats) properly. The condition, which usually appears in early infancy, is characterized by poor feeding, vomiting, weak muscle tone (hypotonia), and lethargy. The effects of propionic acidemia can be life-threatening. more >>
Informational Websites on Propionic Acidemia
- A Listing of Medical Journal Articles on Propionic Acidemia
- PA Consensus Conference Journal Articles
- Effective Gene Therapy for Propionic Acidemia in Mice: One Organic Acidemia Helps Another - Randy J. Chandler, Nuria Carrillo-Carrasco, and Charles P. Venditti
- Article regarding Nutritional Guidelines for Propionic Acidemia
- The Association "La vita è un dono" (Life is a gift) in memory of Luca, Simone and Davide Carbone
- Propionic Acidemia Research Network (PARNet)
- Propionic Acidemia Foundation
- Kraus Lab Home Page - Mutation Information
- Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects (CRISP)
Database of Federally Funded Biomedical Research Projects
- How Ketotic Hyperglycinemia Became Propionic Acidemia by Dr. Ted Hsia from the June, 2003 OAA Newsletter
- American College of Medical Genetics ACT Fact Sheet
