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What biochemical finding is primarily associated with gout?
What biochemical finding is primarily associated with gout?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hyperuricaemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hyperuricaemia?
What is the inheritance pattern of Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?
What is the inheritance pattern of Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?
The accumulation of which substances leads to increased purine biosynthesis in HGPRT deficiency?
The accumulation of which substances leads to increased purine biosynthesis in HGPRT deficiency?
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What is a common clinical manifestation of Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?
What is a common clinical manifestation of Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?
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Which enzyme deficiency is associated with xanthinuria?
Which enzyme deficiency is associated with xanthinuria?
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Which of the following non-pharmacologic treatments is most effective for managing gout?
Which of the following non-pharmacologic treatments is most effective for managing gout?
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How does partial HGPRT deficiency affect purine metabolism?
How does partial HGPRT deficiency affect purine metabolism?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between uric acid and gout pathophysiology?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between uric acid and gout pathophysiology?
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Which biochemical process primarily contributes to elevated uric acid levels during chemotherapy in patients?
Which biochemical process primarily contributes to elevated uric acid levels during chemotherapy in patients?
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In Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, which enzyme deficiency leads to the overproduction of uric acid?
In Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, which enzyme deficiency leads to the overproduction of uric acid?
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What is a common non-pharmacologic treatment for managing gout symptoms?
What is a common non-pharmacologic treatment for managing gout symptoms?
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Which treatment may precipitate an acute attack of gout at the start of therapy?
Which treatment may precipitate an acute attack of gout at the start of therapy?
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What is the target serum urate concentration aimed for in urate-lowering treatment for gout?
What is the target serum urate concentration aimed for in urate-lowering treatment for gout?
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What is a likely consequence of untreated high blood uric acid levels after chemotherapy?
What is a likely consequence of untreated high blood uric acid levels after chemotherapy?
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Which drug class is used to increase renal clearance of uric acid?
Which drug class is used to increase renal clearance of uric acid?
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What is a primary contributing factor to the development of chronic gouty inflammation?
What is a primary contributing factor to the development of chronic gouty inflammation?
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Which metabolic defect is primarily associated with Von Gierke’s Disease?
Which metabolic defect is primarily associated with Von Gierke’s Disease?
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Which of the following non-pharmacologic treatments is NOT typically recommended for managing gout?
Which of the following non-pharmacologic treatments is NOT typically recommended for managing gout?
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What consequence is primarily associated with the accumulation of glucose-6-phosphate due to a deficiency in glucose-6-phosphatase?
What consequence is primarily associated with the accumulation of glucose-6-phosphate due to a deficiency in glucose-6-phosphatase?
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Which is a major clinical manifestation of gout resulting from monosodium urate crystal deposition?
Which is a major clinical manifestation of gout resulting from monosodium urate crystal deposition?
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How does excessive alcohol consumption contribute to elevated uric acid levels?
How does excessive alcohol consumption contribute to elevated uric acid levels?
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Which statement best describes Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?
Which statement best describes Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?
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Which of the following dietary modifications is recommended for patients with gout?
Which of the following dietary modifications is recommended for patients with gout?
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Study Notes
Purine Nucleotide Catabolism
- Purine nucleotides are broken down to uric acid.
- Orotic acid is an intermediate in guanine and uracil synthesis.
- The correct order of enzymes used in AMP catabolism to uric acid is: A deaminase, Nucleotidase, Nucleoside phosphorylase, Xanthine oxidase (3, 1, 2, 4).
Pyrimidine Nucleotide Synthesis
- The major control of de novo pyrimidine nucleotide synthesis in humans is feedback inhibition of glutamine-PRPP amidotransferase.
- Feedback inhibition of aspartate transcarbamoylase also plays a role in pyrimidine synthesis regulation.
Hyperuricemia (Gout)
- Unusually high levels of PRPP, inhibition of xanthine oxidase, high nucleic acid turnover, and high adenosine deaminase activity can contribute to hyperuricemia.
- A deficiency in HGPRT is another factor.
- Uric acid production increases, uric acid excretion decreases, PRPP synthase defects, HGPRT deficiency, and Von Gierke disease are all causes of hyperuricemia.
- Normal serum uric acid levels: 3-9 mg/dL in males, 2-7 mg/dL in females.
Purine Ring Atoms
- Direct sources for purine ring atoms in IMP synthesis include glutamine, a tetrahydrofolate one-carbon pool component, aspartate, and glycine.
Enzymes in Purine Metabolism
- Deaminase removes the amino group from Adenine and Guanine (Adenine → inosine, Guanine → xanthine).
- Nucleotidase removes the phosphate from a nucleoside (GMP →Guanosine).
- Phosphorylase removes the ribose from a nucleoside (Guanosine →Guanine).
Disorders of Purine Metabolism
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Syndrome (SCIDS) is a potentially fatal disorder due to defects in cellular and humoral immune function arising from purine degradation defects. Deficiencies in adenosine deaminase and nucleoside phosphorylase enzymes cause accumulation of adenosine, deoxyadenosine, and dATP, leading to depletion in the lymphoid tissues and compromised lymphocyte function. Purine metabolism is critical for normal immune system function.
Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome
- Complete HGPRT deficiency leads to hyperuricemia via three mechanisms:
- Accumulation of hypoxanthine and guanine which enter the catabolic pathway
- Increased PRPP substrate for de novo purine synthesis.
- Loss of negative feedback inhibition on PRPP synthase and PRPP glutamyl amidotransferase which leads to an increase in purine biosynthesis.
- Mental retardation, spastic paraplegia, choreoathetosis, and self-mutilation are common symptoms of complete HGPRT deficiency.
von Gierke's Disease
- This disease results from impaired glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.
- Results in hepatomegaly, hypoglycemia (especially fasting hypoglycemia which can occur in the morning), hyperlipidemia, ketosis, lactic acidosis.
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This quiz covers the catabolism of purine nucleotides and the synthesis of pyrimidine nucleotides, highlighting key enzymes and regulatory mechanisms. Additionally, it explores conditions related to hyperuricemia, such as gout, and factors contributing to elevated uric acid levels. Test your knowledge on these important biochemical pathways!
