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Mutations of OCTN2, an organic cation/carnitine transporter, lead to deficient cellular carnitine uptake in primary carnitine deficiency.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Apr 1999
Tang N L, Ganapathy V, Wu X, Hui J, Seth P, Yuen P M, Wanders R J, Fok T F, Hjelm N M
Abstract excerpt
Systemic primary carnitine deficiency (CDSP, OMIM 212140) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by low serum and intracellular concentrations of carnitine. CDSP may present with acute metabolic derangement simulating Reye's syndrome within the first 2 years of life. After 3 years of age...
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