The Discovery of the Mode of Action of Nitisinone
This review briefly discusses the discovery of the mode of action of the triketone herbicide, 2-(2-nitro-4-trifluormethylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione and its use as a drug Nitisinone for the treatment of inborn errors of tyrosine metabolism.
Edward A Lock
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Background Outcomes from studies employing nitisinone 10 mg and 2 mg in alkaptonuria were compared. Patients and methods Sixty‐nine patients in each of the nitisinone (10 mg daily) and controls of suitability of nitisinone in alkaptonuria 2 (SONIA 2), as
Brendan Norman +2 more
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Preventive use of nitisinone in alkaptonuria [PDF]
Alkaptonuria (AKU, OMIM 203500) is a rare congenital disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme homogentisate-1,2,-dioxygenase. The long-term consequences of AKU are joint problems, cardiac valve abnormalities and renal problems. Landmark intervention
Bruce H. R. Wolffenbuttel +2 more
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Characterization of Changes in the Tyrosine Pathway by 24-h Profiling During Nitisinone Treatment in Alkaptonuria [PDF]
Background: Although changes in the tyrosine pathway during nitisinone therapy are known, a complete characterization of the induced tyrosinaemia is lacking to improve disease management.
Andrew Davison +2 more
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Nitisinone Arrests Ochronosis and Decreases Rate of Progression of Alkaptonuria: Evaluation of the Effect of Nitisinone in the United Kingdom National Alkaptonuria Centre [PDF]
Does Nitisinone prevent the clinical progression of the Alkaptonuria?In this observational study on 39 patients, 2 mg of daily nitisinone inhibited ochronosis and significantly slowed the progression of AKU over a three-year period.Nitisinone is a beneficial therapy in Alkaptonuria.Nitisinone decreases homogentisic acid (HGA), but has not been shown to
Andrew Davison +2 more
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A Diagnostic Dilemma: Hypophosphatemic Rickets Unmasking Tyrosinemia Type 1: A Case Report [PDF]
A 7.5‐year‐old Pakistani girl was misdiagnosed with hypophosphatemic rickets. Progressive skeletal deformities, hepatomegaly, and renal tubular dysfunction were detected despite standard treatment.
Muhammad Wajid Siddique +5 more
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Inter-Laboratory Analytical Improvement of Succinylacetone and Nitisinone Quantification From Dried Blood Spot Samples [PDF]
Background Nitisinone is used to treat hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT‐1) by preventing accumulation of toxic metabolites, including succinylacetone (SA). Accurate quantification of SA during newborn screening is essential, as is quantification of both
Charles Turner +2 more
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An Unusual Presentation of Tyrosinemia Type 1 in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report and Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Tyrosinemia type 1 often manifests with liver, renal, or peripheral neuropathy disorders. Before therapies like nitisinone, management was limited to dietary modifications and liver transplantation.
Mahsa Rouhafshari +4 more
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Determinants of tyrosinaemia during nitisinone therapy in alkaptonuria [PDF]
Nitisinone (NIT) produces inevitable but varying degree of tyrosinaemia. However, the understanding of the dynamic adaptive relationships within the tyrosine catabolic pathway has not been investigated fully.
L. R. Ranganath +11 more
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Reversal of Ochronotic Pigmentation in Alkaptonuria Following Nitisinone Therapy: Analysis of Data From the United Kingdom National Alkaptonuria Centre [PDF]
Background Increased homogentisic acid (HGA) causes ochronosis. Nitisinone decreases HGA. The aim was to study the effect of nitisinone on the ochronosis progression.
Andrew Davison +2 more
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