ARGININOSUCCINIC ACIDURIA
Introduction and Definition Argininosuccinic aciduria (ASA), also known as argininosuccinic acid lyase (ASL) deficiency, stands as one of the most prevalent inherited disorders affecting the urea cycle, a crucial metabolic pathway responsible for detoxifying ammonia in the body. This autosomal recessive condition is fundamentally characterized by the accumulation of **argininosuccinic acid** (ASA) within the systemic […]