Category: Molecular Biology and Applied Genetics

Introduction Cancer is a genetic disease caused by mutations in genes that control normal cell growth, division, and death. These mutations can be inherited (germline) or acquired (somatic) due to Read More ……..

Introduction Lesch–Nyhan Syndrome (LNS) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that primarily affects males and is caused by a defect in purine metabolism. It results from a deficiency of the Read More ……..

Introduction Homocystinuria is an inborn error of metabolism characterized by excessive accumulation of homocysteine and its metabolites in blood and urine. It is primarily caused by defects in the methionine Read More ……..

Introduction Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by the deficiency of the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (HGD), leading to the accumulation of homogentisic acid (HGA) in the body. This Read More ……..

Introduction Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism caused by a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH), which converts the amino acid phenylalanine to tyrosine. This leads to Read More ……..