A Rare Biotinidase Deficiency in the Pediatrics Population: Genotype–Phenotype Analysis

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Abstract Biotinidase (BTD) deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by insufficient biotin metabolism, where it cannot recycle the vitamin biotin. When this deficiency is not treated with supplements, it can lead to severe neurological conditions. Approximately 1 in 60,000 newborns are affected by BTD deficiency. The BTD deficiency causes late-onset biotin-responsive multiple carboxylase...

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