Ammonia can be produced by the break-down of amino acids, or by the gut bacteria in humans. If the level of ammonia in the blood becomes too high, then it becomes toxic to the brain. The urea cycle ...

Urea cycle disorders are congenital diseases that are caused by a dysfunctional urea cycle. The genetics and biochemistry of these disorders have been extensively studied. They are the result of a ...

This release is available in German. The urea cycle is a metabolic pathway used in mammals to incorporate excess nitrogen into urea and remove it from the body. However, it appears to play a far more ...