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02 PROTEINS: aminoacidopathies + protein structure Flashcards

1
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Class of inherited errors of metabolism in which there is an enzyme defect that inhibits the body’s ability to metabolize certain amino acids

A

Aminoacidopathies

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2
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Deficient enzyme in phenylketonuria

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Phenylalanine hydroxylase

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3
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The first newborn test is for ___

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PKU

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4
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In the newborn, the upper limit of normal for phenylalanine concentration in the blood is ___

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120 umol/L

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5
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PKU is due to mutation in the ___ gene

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PAH

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6
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Mild PKU phe level

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600-1200 umol/L

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7
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non-PKU phe level

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180-600 umol/L

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8
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Urine odor for PKU px.

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Mousy/musty odor

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9
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Women with untreated PKU during pregnancy almost always have infants who are ___ and ___ ___

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microcephalic
mentally retarded

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10
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A screening test for PKU that is based on bacterial inhibition

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Guthrie test

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11
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The Guthrie test for PKU is sensitive enough to detect serum phenylalanine concentrations of ___ umol/L

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180 umol/L

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12
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The growth inhibitor for Guthrie test for PKU

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B-2-thienylalanine

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13
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Bacteria used as a control in the Guthrie test

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Bacillus subtilis

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14
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A quantitative direct measurement of phenylalanine

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Microfluorometric assay

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15
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A method of phenylalanine determination that is more adaptable to automation and is not affected by the presence of antibiotics

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Microfluorometric assay

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16
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In the Microfluorometric assay for PKU determination, the wavelengths required are ?

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360 and 530 nm

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17
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Gold standard for PKU screening

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MS/MS

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18
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Treatment for PKU

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Sapropterin dihydrochloride (Kuvan)

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19
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MOA of sapropterin dihydrochloride

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Enhances phenylalanine hydroxylase

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20
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An aminoacidopathy that s caused by deficiencies of different enzymes in the metabolic pathway of tyrosine

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Tyrosinemia

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The mutated gene in tyrosinemia type 1

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FAH (fumaril-acetoacetate hydrolase) gene

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An amoniacidopathy that leads to liver cancer, kidney failure, and peripheral neuropathy

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Tyrosinemia type 1

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23
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Tyrosinemia type 1 causes ___-like odor

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cabbage

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24
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The mutated gene in tyrosinemia type 2

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TAT (tyrosine-aminotransferase) gene

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An aminoacidopathy that manifests as impaired mental development, photophobia, eye pain and redness, and painful skin lesions on the palms and soles of the feet

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Tyrosinemia type 2

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26
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Last of the 5 enzymes important for tyrosine metabolism

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FAH

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27
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First of the 5 enzymes important for tyrosine metabolism

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TAT

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28
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Second of the 5 enzymes important for tyrosine metabolism

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HPD

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29
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Mutated gene in type 3 tyrosinemia

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HPD (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dehydrogenase)

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30
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An aminoacidopathy that manifests as impaired mental development, seizures, and some intermittent loss of balance and coordination

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Tyrosinemia type 3

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31
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An aminoacidopathy that manifests as a neurological condition

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Tyrosinemia type 3

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32
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Diagnostic criteria for tyrosinemia

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elevated tyrosine conc. using MS/MS
elevated succinylacetone conc.

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33
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Treatment for tyrosinemia

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low-protein diet
NTBC

34
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MOA of NTBC

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Inhibits production of succinyl acetone

35
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This treatment prevents the formation of maleyacetoacetic acid which converts to succinylacetoacetone

36
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Mutated gene in alkaptonuria

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HGD (homogentisate oxidase)

37
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An aminoacidopathy that causes metabolic deficiency in tyrosine and phenylalanine

A

Alkaptonuria

38
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T/F: In alkaptonuria, the symptoms are typically not present until their third decade of life

39
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Ochronosis is presented in which aminoacidopathy?

A

Alkaptonuria

40
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A manifestation of dark blue-black pigmentation in the urine in alkaptonuria

A

Ochronosis

41
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T/F: alkaptonuria can result to arthritis-like degeneration if accumulated in the cartilage

42
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The screening test for alkaptonuria consists of a test tube with what reagent?

43
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The positive result for FeCl test

A

Black coloration

44
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Management of alkaptonuria

A

Increased vitamin C dosage

45
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MOA of increased vitC dosage

A

slows down accumulation of homogentisate

46
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An aminoacidopathy that presents lethargy, vomiting, lack of appetite, failure to thrive within a week

A

Maple syrup disease

47
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The defect in maple syrup disease is the absence of ___

A

branched-chain a-ketoacid decarboxylase (BCKD)

48
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Maple syrup disease occurs one in ___ births

49
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Inheritance pattern of maple syrup disease

A

autosomal recessive

50
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The growth inhibitor for the modified guthrie test for maple syrup disease

A

4-azaleucine

51
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The excitation and fluorescence wavelength required for the microfluorometric assay for maple syrup disease

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360 nm - excitation
450 nm - fluorescence

52
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Inheritance pattern of isovaleric acidemia (IVD)

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autosomal recessive

53
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An aminoacidopathy that causes a distinctive odor of sweaty feet

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Isovaleric acidemia

54
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Treatment for isovaleric acidemia

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protein-restrictive diet
oral administration of glycine and carnitine

55
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Inheritance pattern of homocystinuria

A

autosomal recessive

56
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The lacking enzyme in homocystinuria

A

systathione B-synthetase

57
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The inhibitor used for the modified guthrie test for homocystinuria

A

L-methionine sulfoximine

58
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Treatment for homocystinuria

A

dietary restriction of proteins
high doses of vitB6

59
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The amino acid affected in homocystinuria

A

methionine

60
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An aminoacidopathy found in the Japanese population

A

Citrullinemia type 2

61
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A urea cycle disorder that takes place in the liver cells to process excess nitrogen

A

Citrullinemia

62
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The mutated gene in citrullinemia type 1

63
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The mutated gene in citrullinemia type 2

64
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Treatment of citrullinemia

A

Arginine supplementation
Administration of sodium benzoate and sodium phenylacetate

65
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A urea cycle disorder that increases ammonia and damages the liver, nervous system, and causes toxicity to blood

A

Arginosuccinic aciduria (ASA)

66
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T/F: NBS can differentiate all aminoacidopathies

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F (in the case of citrullinemia and ASA, NBS cannot)

67
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Treatment for ASA

A

Arginine supplementation
Administration of sodium benzoate and sodium phenylacetate

68
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Mutated gene in cystinuria

A

SLC3A1 and SLC7A9

69
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An aminoacidopathy characterized by inadequate reabsorption of cystine during urine formation in the kidneys

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Cystinuria

70
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An aminoacidopathy associated with Fanconi’s syndrom

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Cystinuria

71
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Treatment for cystinuria

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Increased fluid intake (4L per day)
Penicillamine
Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy

72
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Screening tests for cystinuria

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Urine test using cyanide nitroprusside
Ion exchange chromatography

73
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Positive result for urine test

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Red-purple coloration

74
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Enzyme defect in albinisim

A

tyrosinase

75
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Fasting requirement for screening of aminoacidopathy

76
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The urine sample required for screening of aminoacidopathy

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first morning specimen

77
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Protein structure:

refers to the number, type, and sequence of amino acids

78
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Protein structure:

commonly formed arrangements stabilized by hydrogen bonds between nearby amino acids within the protein molecule

79
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Protein structure:

can either by a-helix or b-pleated

80
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Protein structure:

represents the strength and flexibility of the protein

81
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Protein structure:

overall shape and conformation

82
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Protein structure:

structure that results from the interaction of more than one protein molecule

A

quaternary

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