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Arginase Deficiency

Arginase Deficiency

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Understanding Arginase Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping Strategies 1. Introduction Arginase deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that affects the urea cycle, a process that removes ammonia from the body. This condition is caused by a mutation in the ARG1 gene, which leads to a deficiency of the arginase enzyme. As a result,…