The urea cycle is an intricate biochemical process that converts potentially toxic ammonia produced during the body's normal protein metabolism into urea for excretion. Urea cycle disorders occur due to genetic mutations that affect one of the enzymes involved in this cycle or related metabolic pathways, leading to toxic levels of ammonia in the blood. Left untreated, urea cycle disorders can cause serious medical issues like multi-organ damage, cerebral edema, neurological ... Read more
