Major Inborn Errors of Metabolism

The following points highlight the seven major inborn errors of metabolism. The inborn errors are: 1. Phenylketonuria (PKU) 2. Galactosemia 3. Refsum's Disease 4. Maple-Syrup Urine Disease 5. Fructose Intolerance 6. Von Gierke's Disease 7. Hyperlipidemia. Metabolism: Inborn Error # 1. Phenylketonuria (PKU): PKU occurs due to a defect in the metabolism of amino acid phenylalanine. The affected children show [...]