Alkaptonuria (AKU) – a rare genetic disease and the cause of the findAKUre project.

Homogentisate 1,2 dioxygenase (HGD) – the enzyme malfunctioning in AKU patients

Homogentisic acid (HGA) – the culprit molecule in AKU.

Nitisinone (NTBC) – a drug that has the potential to be used a treatment for AKU.

(more to be included)