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Hyper-beta-alaninemia was found in a somnolent, convulsing infant. Hyper-beta-aminoaciduria (beta-ala, betaAIB and taurine) was also observed, varying directly with plasma beta-alanine concentration. The beta-aminoaciduria is explained by the interaction between beta-alanine and a specific
Valproic acid is approved for treatment of seizures and manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and continues to be one of the most commonly prescribed antiepileptic drugs in the world. Hepatotoxicity is a rare but serious side effect resulting from its use, particularly in young patients. This adverse
A 34-year-old man with MELAS (mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes) showed chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO), which was improved by the administration of distigmine bromide. He exhibited generalized tonic clonic seizures at the age of 21, and
Calcium hopantenate (HOPA-Ca), which is obtained by substituting the beta-alanine of pantothenic acid for gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), is a therapeutic drug for mental retardation and cerebrovascular dementia. HOPA-Ca is known to produce convulsive seizures in some patients although it is also