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Cystinuria vs. Homocystinuria — What's the Difference?

Cystinuria vs. Homocystinuria — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Cystinuria and Homocystinuria

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Cystinuria

Cystinuria is an inherited autosomal recessive disease characterized by high concentrations of the amino acid cystine in the urine, leading to the formation of cystine stones in the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. It is a type of aminoaciduria.

Homocystinuria

Homocystinuria or HCU is an inherited disorder of the metabolism of the amino acid methionine due to a deficiency of cystathionine beta synthase or methionine synthase. It is an inherited autosomal recessive trait, which means a child needs to inherit a copy of the defective gene from both parents to be affected.

Cystinuria

(medicine) The presence of cystine in the urine

Homocystinuria

(medicine) An inherited metabolic disorder characterised by the presence of homocysteine in the urine

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