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Glutaric Acid Movies
Glutaric Acid Video No. 1 - Glutaric acid crystallization is observed under polarized light illumination at a magnification of 10x in this video. Playing time is 8.9 seconds. Choose a playback format that matches your connection speed: 28.8k (modem), 56.6k (modem), or T1/Cable/DSL, or download this video clip in MPEG format (3.70 MB).
Glutaric Acid Video No. 2 - Glutaric acid crystallization is observed under polarized light illumination at a magnification of 20x in this video. Playing time is 6.7 seconds. Choose a playback format that matches your connection speed: 28.8k (modem), 56.6k (modem), or T1/Cable/DSL, or download this video clip in MPEG format (2.84 MB).
One of the dicarboxylic acids, glutaric acid is a by-product of amino acid metabolism. In humans, a devastating genetic disorder called Glutaric Aciduria interferes with the ability to properly digest protein resulting in the build-up of glutaric acid in the bloodstream. Left undiagnosed and untreated, this condition can damage two nerve clusters in the brain involved in controlling posture and movement, causing serious and permanent disability.
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