Ornithine aminotransferase deficiency
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ornithine-aminotransferase-deficiency-322-7698528
title:
Ornithine aminotransferase deficiency
text:
Ornithine aminotransferase deficiency is an inborn error of ornithine metabolism, caused by decreased activity of the enzyme ornithine aminotransferase. Biochemically, it can be detected by elevated levels of ornithine in the blood. Clinically, it presents initially with poor night vision, which slowly progresses to total blindness. It is believed to be inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Approximately 200 known cases have been reported in the literature. The incidence is highest in Finl
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ornithine_aminotransferase_deficiency
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2023-10-27T15:06:01Z
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