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  2. Isoleucine - Wikipedia

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    Isoleucine (symbol Ile or I) [1] is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group (which is in the protonated −NH + 3 form under biological conditions), an α-carboxylic acid group (which is in the deprotonated −COO − form under biological conditions), and a hydrocarbon side chain with a ...

  3. Beta-ketothiolase deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Specifically, the enzyme is responsible for processing isoleucine, an amino acid that is part of many proteins. This enzyme also processes ketones , which are produced during the breakdown of fats. If a mutation in the ACAT1 gene reduces or eliminates the activity of this enzyme, the body is unable to process isoleucine and ketones properly.

  4. Sleep deprivation - Wikipedia

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    While there are short-term performance benefits to caffeine consumption, overuse can lead to insomnia symptoms or worsen pre-existing insomnia. [138] Consuming caffeine to stay awake at night may lead to sleeplessness, anxiety, frequent nighttime awakenings, and overall poorer sleep quality. [139]

  5. Familial natural short sleep - Wikipedia

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    Familial natural short sleep is a rare, genetic, typically inherited trait where an individual sleeps for fewer hours than average without suffering from daytime sleepiness or other consequences of sleep deprivation. This process is entirely natural in this kind of individual, and it is caused by certain genetic mutations.

  6. Iodine deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Iodine deficiency is a lack of the trace element iodine, an essential nutrient in the diet.It may result in metabolic problems such as goiter, sometimes as an endemic goiter as well as congenital iodine deficiency syndrome due to untreated congenital hypothyroidism, which results in developmental delays and other health problems.

  7. Mom Warns of Scary Symptom That Led to Daughter's Rare ... - AOL

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    When her daughter contracted Influenza A in late January, she initially worked to manage the usual symptoms: fever, vomiting, body aches, congestion and cough. After a week of care, her daughter ...

  8. Malnutrition - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies depend on which micronutrient is lacking. [2] However, undernourished people are often thin and short, with very poor energy levels; and swelling in the legs and abdomen is also common. [1] [2] [51] People who are undernourished often get infections and frequently feel cold. [2]

  9. List of abbreviations for diseases and disorders - Wikipedia

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    Ichthyosis, brittle hair, intellectual impairment, decreased fertility, and short stature syndrome IBM Inclusion body myositis: IBS Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens: IBS Irritable bowel syndrome: IC/PBS Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome: ICF syndrome: Immunodeficiency, centromere instability and facial anomalies syndrome ID Infectious ...