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Biochemistry Urea Cycle and Disorders aa54cfff

Enzyme deficiency responsible for gout are all except:

A
PRPP synthase
B
Pseudogout enzyme
C
5 - phosphoribosyl amido transferase
D
Glucose 6 phosphatase
High-Yield Explanation
Ref: Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry,28th editionExplanation:Hyperuricemia - Uric acid level:Males > 7 mg / dLFemales > 6 mg / dLAccumulation of insoluble monosodium urate crystals in the synovial fluid causes inflammationAcute arthritis.Deposition in cooler areas - TophiRenal lithiasis.PRIMARY GOUT- CausesAbnormality in 5 - phosphoribosyl amido transferase.Abnormality in PRPP synthetase.Deficiency of enzymes of salvage pathway.Glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency.Increased activity of Glutathione reductaseSECONDARY GOUT- CausesIncreased turnover rate of nucleic acids.Leukemias, polycythemia.Treatment of Malignant tumors.Psoriasis.Reduced excretion rate.Renal failure.Thiazide diuretics.Lactic acidosis and Ketoacidosis.

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