Urea cycle disorders are congenital diseases that are caused by a dysfunctional urea cycle. The genetics and biochemistry of these disorders have been extensively studied. They are the result of a ...

Arginase deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that disrupts the final step of the urea cycle, impairing the conversion of arginine into urea and ornithine. In affected ...

The treatment of disorders related to the urea cycle is a lifelong process aimed at managing symptoms and doesn't cure the disorder. Strategies include monitoring ammonia levels using blood tests - ...