IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Mucus that excessively accumulates in the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) may be linked to the deficiency of an enzyme called arylsulfatase B. The deficiency may in turn ...

Some research suggests fava beans, legumes, and medications like ibuprofen may trigger symptoms of G6PD deficiency, a heritable enzyme disorder. Knowing which triggers to avoid is the best way to ...

Acid lipase deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that affects the lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) enzyme. This enzyme is crucial for managing fat and cholesterol levels throughout the body. LAL helps ...

It's a blood test that measures the amount of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in your body. G6PD is an enzyme that helps your red blood cells work properly. If your G6PD level is too low, you ...

To investigate the pathophysiology of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in patients (pt) with a mild defect in adrenal steroidogenesis, ACTH and adrenal steroid response (180 min) to ovine CRF (1 ug ...