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Cystinosis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A metabolic disease characterized by the defective transport of CYSTINE across the lysosomal membrane due to mutation of a membrane protein cystinosin. This results in cystine accumulation and crystallization in the cells causing widespread tissue damage. In the KIDNEY, nephropathic cystinosis is a common cause of RENAL FANCONI SYNDROME.

Entry terms

  • Cystine Diathesis
  • Cystine Disease
  • Cystine Storage Disease
  • Cystinoses
  • Cystinosin, Defect of
  • Lysosomal Cystine Transport Protein, Defect Of

In other languages

  • French

  • Déficit en transporteur de la cystine

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LZ700TNB-K

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