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Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder with a global incidence of 1 in 250 000 to 1 million people worldwide. It results from a deficiency of the enzyme homogentisic acid (HGA) oxidase which when absent, leads to an accumulation of HGA. Without this enzymatic degradation, HGA deposits in connective tissues resulting in pigmentation (ochronosis), plaque formation and accelerated cartilage destruction. With this, many patients who suffer from AKU develop ochronotic arthropathies, tendon ruptures, fractures, and chr