Symptoms The primary symptom of AKU is the darkening of urine upon exposure to air. This discoloration ranges from dark brown to black. However, not all individuals with AKU experience this symptom. Over time, the build-up of homogentisic acid (HGA) causes ochronosis,...
Support The AKU Society aims to provide assistance, information, and resources for all individuals living with AKU. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, we offer various forms of support to help you navigate the challenges associated with...
Research and funding policies As a patient-group charity, we are committed to ensuring the medical research we fund is always conducted to meet the needs of our community. This is achieved through our membership of the AMRC, our funding peer-review process, and our...
AKU Global Patient Registry If you have been diagnosed with AKU anywhere in the world, you can make an important contribution to our research into understanding, treating, and curing the condition. Join the registry What is the AKU patient registry? Our global...
Funding opportunities We are constantly looking to fund research into developing new treatments and potential cures for AKU. The majority of our research is conducted in partnership with the University of Liverpool as well as a number of international partners. Below...
