Alcaptonuria

Alternate Names : AKU, Alcaptonuria, Homogentisic acid oxidase deficiency, Alcaptonuric ochronosis
Definition
Alkaptonuria is a rare condition in which a person's urine turns a dark brownish-black color when exposed to air.

Alcaptonuria (alternate spelling for Alkaptonuria)
Alkaptonuric Ochronosis
Hereditary Alkaptonuria
Homogentisic Acid Oxidase Deficiency
Homogentisic Acidura
Ochronosis
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AKU; Alcaptonuria; Homogentisic acid oxidase deficiency; Alcaptonuric ochronosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A defect in the HGD gene causes alkaptonuria.

Alcaptonuria (alternate spelling for Alkaptonuria)
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Alcaptonuria (alternate spelling for Alkaptonuria)
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Alkaptonuria (AKU) (sometimes spelled alcaptonuria) is a disorder in which a substance called homogentisic acid (HGA) accumulates in cells and connective tissues throughout the body. Large amounts of HGA also are excreted in the urine.

Alkaptonuria (black urine disease or alcaptonuria) is a rare inherited genetic disorder of tyrosine metabolism.

See also: Alkaptonuria, Ochronosis, Deficiency, Symptom, Kidney