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Well over 100 inborn errors of metabolism can now be detected by newborn screening, with more certainty. Concomitantly with the onset of the symptoms, the patient affected with MSUD emits an intense (sweet, malty, caramel-like) maple-syrup-like odor. In general, neonatal (classic) MSUD does not display pronounced abnormalities on routine laboratory tests.
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Does Megan Fox have maple syrup urine disease?
no
When was Maple Syrup Urine Disorder discovered?
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) was discovered by John Menkes in 1954. This is a disorder whereby there is a disruption in the metabolism of branched-chained amino acids.
Can you become retarded from eating too much maple syrup?
There is a disease called Maple Syrup Urine Disease that is associated with mental retardation, but this has nothing to do with eating maple syrup. It is caused by a missing enzyme due to a genetic defect resulting in substances in the urine that make it smell like maple syrup. This is a disease people are born with. It is not acquired and has nothing to do with diet.
Who is affected by maple syrup urine disease?
Both boys and girls get it, and baby
What celebrities have maple syrup urine disease?
Megan Fox and Pamela Anderson
How long is a persons life span with maple syrup urine disease?
none
What famous people have Maple Syrup urine disease?
So far, no famous person does.
Is maple syrup urine disease cause by a mutation?
Yes, there are several different mutations that can cause it.
Is maple syrup and corn syrup are same?
No, maple syrup comes from the Maple tree. Corn syrup comes from corn.
What is the cause of maple syrup disease?
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is ametabolismdisorder passed down through families in which the body cannot break down certain parts of proteins. Urine in persons with this condition can smell like maple syrup.Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is caused by a gene defect. Persons with this condition cannot break down theamino acidsleucine, isoleucine, and valine. This leads to a buildup of these chemicals in the blood.
Syrup made from the sap of what tree is a popular topping for waffles and pancakes?
Maple syrup is made from the sap of the Maple Tree.
Does maple syrup urine disease only occur in infants?
no it can also occur in dogs and cats and adultd
