Hartnup disease - Sanjay Manohar's Medical Browser
Hartnup disease
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Synonyms
pellagra-like dermatosis
Causes
SLC6A19 gene mutation
Effects
Nicotinic acid deficiency
Parents
Autosomal recessive congenital metabolic disease
Description
"Poor absorption of tryptophan. Tryptophan is precursor for Niacin
serotonin
melanin. "
Type item name:
Sanjay Manohar
2006