Treatment of multiple carboxylase deficiency –
Correct Answer: Biotin
Description: Pathogenesis of multiple carboxylase deficiency
Deficiency of either holocarboxylase synthase or biotinidase impaires biotin metabolism.
Biotin is a cofactor for various carboxylases in the body -
Impaired metabolism of biotin results in multiple carboxylase deficiency.
So, for the treatment of multiple carboxylase deficiency, biotin should be given.
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