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Pyruvate Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Hereditary disorders of pyruvate metabolism. They are difficult to diagnose and describe because pyruvate is a key intermediate in glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Some inherited metabolic disorders may alter pyruvate metabolism indirectly. Disorders in pyruvate metabolism appear to lead to deficiencies in neurotransmitter synthesis and, consequently, to nervous system disorders.
Subtype terms (3)
More specific conditions that are subtypes of Pyruvate Metabolism, Inborn Errors in the MeSH hierarchy.
- Leigh Disease
6 drugs (4 approved, 2 experimental)
- Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency Disease
2 drugs (1 approved, 1 experimental)
- Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency Disease
4 drugs (3 approved, 1 experimental)
Organizations
Organization Involved with Phase 3 Indications (1)
Organization Involved with Phase 1 Indications (2)