Gout Disease

The catabolism of purine nucleotides involves the breakdown of adenine and guanine into uric acid, which is then excreted from the body. This process involves several enzymatic steps and occurs primarily in the liver.  Breakdown of Adenine Nucleotides 1. Deamination of AMP:    – Enzyme: AMP deaminase.    – Reaction: AMP (adenosine monophosphate) is converted … Read more