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Hawkinsinuria also called 4-Alpha-hydroxyphenylpyruvate hydroxylase deficiency is an autosomal dominant metabolic disorder affecting the metabolism of tyrosine. Normally the breakdown of the amino acid tyrosine involves the conversion of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate to homogentisate by 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase. Complete deficiency of this enzyme would lead to tyrosinemia III.
