About The Medical Condition Methylmalonic Acid

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Methylmalonic Acid

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Methylmalonic Acid Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Methylmalonic Acid?

A malonic acid derivative which is a vital intermediate in the metabolism of fat and protein. Abnormalities in methylmalonic acid metabolism lead to methylmalonic aciduria. This metabolic disease is attributed to a block in the enzymatic conversion of methylmalonyl CoA to succinyl CoA.

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