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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Mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept) Cellcept is an immunosuppressant used especially for lupus patients with signs of kidney disease. It works by targeting an enzyme in the bodyâa protein responsible for certain chemical reactionsâthat is important in the formation of DNA in your cells. In doing so, Cellcept impairs your immune system function as well.