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Alternate Name(s): Stones - cystine; Cystine stones ...... Cystinuria is a disorder characterized by stones in the kidney, ureter, and bladder. It is caused by excessive excretion of certain amino acids (protein building blocks) due to a genetic abnormality. (See also nephrolithiasis ).
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000346.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000346.htm#Definition
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Cystinuria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cystinuria is an inherited autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that is characterized by the formation of cystine stones in the kidneys, ureter, and bladder. In acidic pH, cystine crystals are form...
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Overview: Cystinuria is an autosomal-recessive defect in reabsorptive transport of cystine and the dibasic amino acids ornithine, arginine, and lysine from the luminal fluid of the renal proximal tubule and small intestine. ... High-affinity system: This system is affected in persons with cystinuria. The high-affinity...
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/435678-overview
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Cystinuria.org - The International Cystinuria Foundation offers cystinuria related resources and community for patients and professionals. ... The International Cystinuria Foundation...
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Discussion forums for the International Cystinuria Foundation community ... Cystinuria Main Forum (2 Viewing) ... Post all cystinuria related information here.
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www.cystinuria.org/forums/
www.cystinuria.org/forums/
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home > women's health center > women's health a-z list > cystinuria index > cystinuria article ... Cystinuria Index ... What is cystinuria?; Cystinuria is an inherited (genetic) disorder of the transport of an amino acid (a building block of protein) called cystine resulting in cystinuria (an excess of cystine in the urine)
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www.medicinenet.com/cystinuria/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/cystinuria/article.htm
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The Cystinuria Support Network has been developed to provide a resource for putting individuals in touch with each other for support and practical advice. ...
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www.cystinuria.com/
www.cystinuria.com/
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Cystinuria Information from Drugs.com ... Cystinuria is caused by excessive levels of an amino acid called cystine in the urine. After entering the kidneys, most cystine normally dissolves and goes back into the bloodstream. But persons with cystinuria have a genetic defect that interferes with this process.
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