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About Propionic Acidemia PA is a rare, life-threatening, inherited metabolic disorder that is the result of a deficiency in PCC that is an enzyme critical for metabolism.

Propionic acidemia is often diagnosed in the neonatal period, with characteristic patterns for organic acids and acylglycine in urine. In Canada, assessment for propionic acidemia at birth is routine ...

About Propionic Acidemia (PA) PA is a rare, life-threatening, inherited metabolic disorder that is the result of a deficiency in PCC that is an enzyme critical for metabolism.

Both are made by the mitochondria, particularly those in liver cells. Without properly functioning enzymes, methylmalonic acid and propionic acid, respectively, build up in the blood.

But, the key, Honey says, is a supplement called L-Carnitine which reduces the buildup of propionic acid. "It keeps her safe, but it also makes her smell really bad," Honey said.

China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday it will implement anti-dumping duties on propionic acid products originating from the United States for five years from July 21.