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Genotype-dependency of butyrate efficacy in children with congenital chloride diarrhea.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 19 Dec 2013
Canani Roberto Berni, Terrin Gianluca, Elce Ausilia, Pezzella Vincenza, Heinz-Erian Peter, Pedrolli Annalisa, Centenari Chiara, Amato Felice, Tomaiuolo Rossella, Calignano Antonio, Troncone Riccardo, Castaldo Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Congenital chloride diarrhea (CLD) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by life-long, severe diarrhea with intestinal Cl- malabsorption. It results from a reduced activity of the down regulated in adenoma exchanger (DRA), due to mutations in the solute carrier family 26, m...
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