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Preferred term

Hartnup Disease  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An autosomal recessive disorder due to defective absorption of NEUTRAL AMINO ACIDS by both the intestine and the PROXIMAL RENAL TUBULES. The abnormal urinary loss of TRYPTOPHAN, a precursor of NIACIN, leads to a NICOTINAMIDE deficiency, PELLAGRA-like light-sensitive rash, CEREBELLAR ATAXIA, emotional instability, and aminoaciduria. Mutations involve the neurotransmitter transporter gene SLC6A19.

Entry terms

  • Amino Acid Transport Disorder, Neutral
  • Hartnup Disorder
  • Neutral Amino Acid Transport Defect
  • Neutral Amino Acid Transport Disorder
  • Transport Disorder, Neutral Amino Acid
  • Transport Disorder, Neutral Amino Acids

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