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What is the effect of an X-linked PRPP synthetase mutation on purine metabolism?
What is the effect of an X-linked PRPP synthetase mutation on purine metabolism?
- Increased salvage of guanine
- Decreased sensitivity to purine nucleotides (correct)
- Decreased Vmax for PRPP production
- Increased production of hypoxanthine
Which condition is characterized by hyperuricemia due to decreased salvage of hypoxanthine and guanine?
Which condition is characterized by hyperuricemia due to decreased salvage of hypoxanthine and guanine?
- Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome (correct)
- Gout
- Secondary Hyperuricemia
- ADA deficiency
Which of the following conditions leads to increased availability of purine in the body?
Which of the following conditions leads to increased availability of purine in the body?
- Gout
- Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome
- ADA deficiency
- Myeloproliferative disorders (correct)
What role does PRPP play in nucleotide metabolism?
What role does PRPP play in nucleotide metabolism?
Which metabolic event leads to elevated levels of plasma uric acid?
Which metabolic event leads to elevated levels of plasma uric acid?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the degradation of purine nucleotides?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the degradation of purine nucleotides?
What is the role of carbamoyl phosphate in nucleotide metabolism?
What is the role of carbamoyl phosphate in nucleotide metabolism?
Which factor does NOT contribute to secondary hyperuricemia?
Which factor does NOT contribute to secondary hyperuricemia?
Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate from glutamine and CO2?
Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate from glutamine and CO2?
What effect does UTP have on carbamoyl phosphate synthetase II?
What effect does UTP have on carbamoyl phosphate synthetase II?
Which precursor is responsible for the formation of urea?
Which precursor is responsible for the formation of urea?
What is the role of aspartate transcarbamoylase in pyrimidine metabolism?
What is the role of aspartate transcarbamoylase in pyrimidine metabolism?
Which enzyme is solely found in the inner mitochondrial membrane and is involved in UTP synthesis?
Which enzyme is solely found in the inner mitochondrial membrane and is involved in UTP synthesis?
Which process is facilitated by the multifunctional CAD synthetase?
Which process is facilitated by the multifunctional CAD synthetase?
What is the result of a defect in ornithine transcarbamylase?
What is the result of a defect in ornithine transcarbamylase?
Which compound serves as the nitrogen source in the synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate?
Which compound serves as the nitrogen source in the synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate?
What is the role of thymidylate synthase in the conversion of dUMP to dTMP?
What is the role of thymidylate synthase in the conversion of dUMP to dTMP?
How does 5-fluorouracil function as a therapeutic agent?
How does 5-fluorouracil function as a therapeutic agent?
What is the effect of Methotrexate on nucleotide metabolism?
What is the effect of Methotrexate on nucleotide metabolism?
What are the soluble products formed from the degradation of pyrimidine nucleotides?
What are the soluble products formed from the degradation of pyrimidine nucleotides?
What is the primary mechanism of action of trimethoprim?
What is the primary mechanism of action of trimethoprim?
What is the role of nucleotide kinases in nucleotide metabolism?
What is the role of nucleotide kinases in nucleotide metabolism?
How does uridine function in the treatment of hereditary orotic aciduria?
How does uridine function in the treatment of hereditary orotic aciduria?
In the synthesis of TMP, what does tetrahydrofolate (THF) contribute?
In the synthesis of TMP, what does tetrahydrofolate (THF) contribute?
What is the primary consequence of elevated dATP levels in lymphocytes?
What is the primary consequence of elevated dATP levels in lymphocytes?
Which component is released by orotate phosphoribosyltransferase during pyrimidine nucleotide formation?
Which component is released by orotate phosphoribosyltransferase during pyrimidine nucleotide formation?
What genetic condition results in a decrease of T, B, and NK cells due to a defect in purine metabolism?
What genetic condition results in a decrease of T, B, and NK cells due to a defect in purine metabolism?
Which of the following is involved in converting orotidine 5’-monophosphate (OMP) to uridine monophosphate (UMP)?
Which of the following is involved in converting orotidine 5’-monophosphate (OMP) to uridine monophosphate (UMP)?
What is the fate of cells when ribonucleotide reductase activity is inhibited due to high dATP levels?
What is the fate of cells when ribonucleotide reductase activity is inhibited due to high dATP levels?
Which amino acid is an integral source for pyrimidine ring synthesis?
Which amino acid is an integral source for pyrimidine ring synthesis?
What is the primary function of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in nucleotide metabolism?
What is the primary function of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in nucleotide metabolism?
Which treatment option is effective for severe combined immunodeficiency disease?
Which treatment option is effective for severe combined immunodeficiency disease?
What is a less common cause of gout aside from hyperuricemia?
What is a less common cause of gout aside from hyperuricemia?
Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of deoxyribonucleotide from ribonucleotide?
Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of deoxyribonucleotide from ribonucleotide?
What is the primary cause of gout?
What is the primary cause of gout?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between diet and gout severity?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between diet and gout severity?
What diagnostic procedure is used to confirm the presence of monosodium urate crystals in gout?
What diagnostic procedure is used to confirm the presence of monosodium urate crystals in gout?
What is the role of colchicine in the treatment of gout?
What is the role of colchicine in the treatment of gout?
Which drug can be used to lower uric acid levels in patients considered overexcretors?
Which drug can be used to lower uric acid levels in patients considered overexcretors?
What is chronic tophaceous gout characterized by?
What is chronic tophaceous gout characterized by?
What is the function of uricosuric agents in gout treatment?
What is the function of uricosuric agents in gout treatment?
Which lifestyle change is likely to lower the risk of gout?
Which lifestyle change is likely to lower the risk of gout?
What characterizes urate crystals when viewed under polarized light microscopy?
What characterizes urate crystals when viewed under polarized light microscopy?
Which condition can occur as a result of chronic gout if not properly managed?
Which condition can occur as a result of chronic gout if not properly managed?
Study Notes
Nucleotide Metabolism Overview
- Mutations in X-linked PRPP synthetase lead to increased production of PRPP.
- Higher PRPP levels result in enhanced purine nucleotide production and elevated plasma uric acid levels.
Purine Nucleotide Degradation
- Gout characterized by hyperuricemia, leading to gouty arthritis and soft tissue deposits.
- Gout results from either overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid, presenting with acute inflammatory responses.
- Uric acid typically deposits in joints, soft tissues, and kidneys.
- Diagnosis involves aspiration of synovial fluid to identify monosodium urate crystals through polarized light microscopy.
Diseases Associated with Purine Degradation
- Lesch-Nyhan syndrome leads to hyperuricemia due to decreased salvage pathways and increased PRPP.
- Secondary hyperuricemia arises from myeloproliferative disorders, chemotherapy, or high cellular turnover.
Treatment for Gout
- Anti-inflammatory medications like colchicine, prednisone, and indomethacin are used for symptom relief.
- Uricosuric agents (e.g., probenecid, sulfinpyrazone) help lower uric acid levels.
- Allopurinol inhibits uric acid synthesis for hyperuricemia cases.
Overproduction of Uric Acid
- Primary hyperuricemia can be idiopathic, resulting in high dATP levels.
- Increased dATP inhibits ribonucleotide reductase, affecting DNA synthesis and lymphocyte development.
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease
- Autosomal recessive disorder resulting in reduced T, B, and NK cells due to ADA deficiency.
- Treatment options include bone marrow transplant and enzyme replacement therapy.
Pyrimidine Nucleotide Synthesis and Degradation
- Pyrimidine rings are synthesized before attachment to ribose-5-phosphate from PRPP.
- Key components for pyrimidine synthesis include glutamine, aspartic acid, and CO2.
Synthesis of Carbamoyl Phosphate
- Involves the conversion of glutamine and CO2 regulated by carbamoyl phosphate synthetase II (CPS II).
- CPS II activity is inhibited by UTP but activated by PRPP.
Synthesis of Orotic Acid
- Formed from carbamoylaspartate through aspartate transcarbamoylase and dihydroorotase.
- Dihydroorotate dehydrogenase catalyzes oxidation to orotic acid, located in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Synthesis of UTP and CTP
- CTP is produced by amination of UTP, using glutamine as a nitrogen source.
- UMP synthetase pathways convert orotic acid to UMP, facilitating nucleic acid synthesis.
Synthesis of Thymidine Monophosphate (TMP)
- TMP is synthesized from dUMP by thymidylate synthase, inhibited by fluorouracil.
- N5,N10-methylene tetrahydrofolate is crucial for adding methyl groups during TMP synthesis.
Salvage Pathway for Pyrimidines
- Nucleotide kinases phosphorylate nucleosides to nucleotides using ATP.
- Uridine can be therapeutically administered in hereditary orotic aciduria cases.
Degradation of Pyrimidine Nucleotides
- Pyrimidines are degraded into soluble products, including β-alanine, β-aminoisobutyrate, ammonia (NH3), and carbon dioxide (CO2).
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This quiz focuses on the degradation of purine nucleotides and the associated diseases. It explores the impact of X-linked PRPP synthetase mutation on purine production and plasma uric acid levels. Perfect for understanding complex biochemical pathways.
