Downloadable Resources This page provides resources for AKU patients, carers and their families. The information on this page includes leaflets about AKU and our services, impact reports, and newsletters. They are also available to download in 15 different Lanaguages....
Research Our ultimate goal is to cure AKU. We are committed to funding and collaborating on research into increasing our understanding of AKU and working on potential treatments and cures for the condition. Our current projects include treating nitisinone-induced...
Information for Healthcare Professionals Alkaptonuria (AKU) was the first condition noted as following Mendelian Inheritance by Sir Archibald Garrod in 1902. ¹ Since then, more work has been done to understand its genetic mechanism. AKU is now understood to be a...
National AKU Centre (NAC) The Robert Gregory National Alkaptonuria Centre Many people diagnosed with alkaptonuria (AKU) have difficulty accessing efficient and effective care to treat their AKU. For some, there has been a lack of local expertise and knowledge when...
Alkaptonuria Society Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited disorder WHAT IS AKU? About Us AKU Blog ALKAPTONURIA EXPLAINED Alkaptonuria, also known as AKU or Black Bone Disease, is an extremely rare genetic condition, which can cause significant damage to the bones,...
