METABOLIC DISORDERS – A MINI REVIEW

Metabolic disorders, a diverse group of conditions caused by disruptions in the body's metabolic processes, can significantly impact health and quality of life.These disorders may be inherited or acquired, and they often result from enzyme deficiencies or defects in biochemical pathways.Early detection, typically through newborn screening, is critical for managing many inherited metabolic disorders.Metabolic disorders include an assemblage of diseases whose pathogenesis is varied to say the least.Metabolism comprises all of the chemical reactions that take place in a living system, be it a cell, a tissue, an organ, or an organism.Metabolic reactions are almost all enzyme-catalysed and include transformations of energy and nutrients, syntheses and degradations, and excretions of waste products.Chemical changes concerned with the production, storage, and utilization of metabolic energy for biosynthesis are known as intermediary metabolism.Typically, intermediary metabolism includes all aspects of metabolism (including digestion) except those involved in the transfer of genetic information-replication, transcription, and translation.Metabolic disorders are conditions that affect the body's normal metabolic processes, leading to issues with energy production, storage, or utilization.Examples include diabetes, phenylketonuria (PKU), and lysosomal storage disorders.Treatment often involves lifestyle changes, medications, or specialized diets, depending on the specific disorder