Researchers suggest that the loss of pyruvate carboxylase function in the nervous system, particularly the role of the enzyme in myelin formation and neurotransmitter production, also contributes to the neurologic features of pyruvate carboxylase deficiency.
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Acetanilide - The active ingredient in a class of selective herbicides used predominantly in corn. Acetanilides are pre-emergent herbicides; pre-emergent herbicides are applied to prevent the germination of weeds. Adaptation - Changes in an organism's structure or habits that help it adjust to its surroundings.