A new charity has been established to promote awareness of the rare genetic condition alkaptonuria. The Society has a advice centre based at the
The condition is cause by the under production of the enzyme homogentisic acid oxidase which displays as ochronosis, a blue-black discoloration of connective tissue including bone, cartilage, and skin caused by deposits of ochre-colored pigment. Further information and research papers are available on the Alkapatonuria Society website.
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