Cystinosis.

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Cystinosis is a very rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder with an incidence of 1 : 150,000 - 1 : 200,000, and is caused by mutations in the CTNS gene encoding the lysosomal membrane protein cystinosin, which transports cystine out of the lysosome into the cytoplasm. As a result, accumulation of cystine occurs in almost all cells and tissues, especially in the kidneys, leading to multiple organ...

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