Genetic basis of cystinosis in Tunisian patients: Identification of novel mutation in CTNS gene

Nephropathic cystinosis (NC) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by defective transport of cystine across the lysosomal membrane and resulting in renal, ophthalmic, and other organ abnormalities. Mutations in the CTNS gene cause a deficiency of the transport protein, cystinosin. This st...

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Main Authors: Chkioua, Latifa, Khedhiri, Souhir, Grissa, Oussama, Aloui, Chaker, Turkia, Hadhami Ben, Ferchichi, Salima, Miled, Abdelhedi, Froissart, Roseline, Acquaviva, Cecile, Laradi, Sandrine
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4528043/