Acid,Methylmalonic

《英文msh詞典》Acid,Methylmalonic
[入口詞] Acid,Methylmalonic
[主題詞] Methylmalonic Acid
[英文釋義] 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.