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 Urea cycle disorders (UCDs) are genetic conditions characterized by deficiencies in the enzymes and transport molecules responsible for eliminating excess ammonia generated during the breakdown of proteins within cells. The etiology of UCDs is intricate, involving multiple proteins and two distinct subcellular compartments: the mitochondrial matrix and cytoplasm. Hyperammonemia, the elevated presence of ammonia in the bloodstream, is a pivotal factor in the development of UCDs and significantly contributes to central nervous system (CNS) toxicity. The primary clinical manifestations are predominantly a result of the pronounced hyperammonemia's impact on the body, notably impairing liver function (the primary site for urea cycle activity) and causing alterations in mental status that can lead to a comatose state. A key indicator for UCDs is hyperammonemia, defined as ammonia levels exceeding 150 micromolar for neonates and 100 micromolar for infants. This condition is identified in...