Potential role of apoptosis in development of the cystinotic phenotype.

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Much still remains unclear about the proximal biochemical effects of mutations on development of the phenotype in inborn errors of metabolism. Cystinosis is an example of this phenomenon. We have recently shown that cystinotic cells undergo apoptosis at a two- to fourfold higher rate than controls. Cystinotic cells pre-treated with cysteamine, normalizing cystine content, display a four- to fivefold decrease in...

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