Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The reason behind the use of α keto acids as a treatment option for hyperammonemia.

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Hyperammonemia is the condition wherein the level of ammonia in the bloodstream rises due to the inability of the liver to convert ammonia to urea. Ammonia is a nitrogenous waste that is formed during protein catabolism in the cells. As such ammonia is a toxic substance, which is why it is further converted to urea, a less toxic substance and then excreted.

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