CPS1

Metabolic System · Amino Acid Catabolism & Nitrogen Clearance

Why is CPS1 important for preventing ammonia buildup?

CPS1 makes an enzyme that participates in the urea cycle. This pathway disposes of excess nitrogen before it accumulates as harmful ammonia.

Common Gene Name
carbamoyl-phosphate synthase 1
NCBI Gene ID
1373
Chromosome
2

Clinical Evidence Status

Actionability report availableEstablished disease relationshipTumor or drug-label biomarker context

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (6 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I deficiency diseaseClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal recessiveView source
2018-10-12
Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I deficiencyMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2006-08
Carbamoylphosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiencyClinGen clinical actionabilityScored report; not a validity gradeAdultView source
2024-03-24
Carbamoylphosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiencyClinGen clinical actionabilityScored report; not a validity gradePediatricView source
2024-03-24
Glycerol Phenylbutyrate (1)FDA labeling biomarkerLabel mentions biomarker; actionability not inferredInborn Errors of MetabolismView source
Sodium PhenylbutyrateFDA labeling biomarkerLabel mentions biomarker; actionability not inferredInborn Errors of MetabolismView source

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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