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Branched-chain keto acid dehydrogenase kinase deficiency is a disease resulting from mutations of the BCKDK gene. Patients with BCKDK deficiency have low levels of branched chain amino acids in their organism due to accelerated breakdown of these essential amino acids. This results in delayed brain development, which may present as intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. Patients may suffer from epileptic seizures.
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