Tag: Neurometabolic disorder

Serine deficiency disorders are a group of rare neurometabolic diseases caused by defects in the biosynthesis of the amino acid L-serine. The most significant symptoms of a low serine level are neurological and can appear from infancy to adulthood, emphasizing the amino acid's critical role in brain development and function.

Asparagine synthetase deficiency, a condition where the body cannot produce sufficient asparagine, is a severe neurometabolic disorder that causes profound neurological problems from birth. Understanding what happens if you lack asparagine is crucial for appreciating the complex role of this non-essential amino acid, particularly in brain development and function.