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...
Information and Support 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, cartilage and tissues of those affected. AKU normally only affects one in...
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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...
What is AKU? Alkaptonuria, also known as AKU or Black Bone Disease, is an extremely rare genetic condition, which can cause significant damage to the bones, cartilage and tissues of those affected. AKU normally only affects one in every 250,000 people worldwide. AKU...
