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N-acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency

N-acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency

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N-acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency: Understanding the Rare Genetic Disorder Introduction N-acetylglutamate synthase (NAGS) deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce urea, a waste product formed during the breakdown of protein. This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, meaning that both parents must carry the defective gene for a…