Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) is a life-threatening metabolic disorder passed down genetically through an autosomal recessive pattern. The condition stems from mutations in genes that impair the function of the branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex (BCKDC), responsible for metabolizing the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. When the body is unable to break down these...