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cystathioninemia |
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cystathioninemia [sis′təthī′əninē′mē·ə] an inherited metabolic disorder, caused by a deficiency of the enzyme cystathionase, that causes an excess of the amino acid methionine. Some patients are asymptomatic whereas others show signs of mental retardation as well as thrombocytopenia and acidosis. It is treated with large doses of pyridoxine (vitamin B6). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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