LP15846-6

Pyruvate carboxylase

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Descriptions

A biotin-dependent enzyme belonging to the ligase family that catalyzes the addition of CARBON DIOXIDE to pyruvate. It is occurs in both plants and animals. Deficiency of this enzyme causes severe psychomotor retardation and ACIDOSIS, LACTIC in infants. EC 6.4.1.1. Source: National Library of Medicine, MeSH 2006

Pyruvate carboxylase deficiency (PCD) is a rare disorder causing developmental delay and failure to thrive at birth or in early infancy. The body is deprived of energy by malfunction. Source: Regenstrief Institute

Basic Part Properties

Part Name

Pyruvate carboxylase

Part Display Name

Pyruvate carboxylase

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2000-05-04

Construct for LOINC Short Name

Pyruvate Carboxylase

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