Alternative titles and symbols : Prps1 superactivity;
Included titles and symbols : Gout, prps-related;
Description : Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase I superactivity is an X-linked inborn error
of metabolism in which increased enzyme activity is associated with hyperuricemia
and gout. Some affected individuals have neurodevelopmental abnormalities, particularly
sensorineural deafness (Becker et al., 1988; Roessler et al., 1993). Although different
kinetic defects affecting the PRPS1 enzyme have been identified in this disorder,
the common pathway involves increased synthesis of phosphoribosylpyrophosphate (PRPP),
which leads to increased uric acid and purine production (Becker, 2001).;
Inheritance : X-linked recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase I gene (PRPS1, 311850.0001);
Laboratory abnormalities : Hyperuricemia; Hyperuricosuria; Increased activity of the PRPP synthetase 1 enzyme;