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Histidine Supplementation Stabilizes Hearing and Vision and Improves Growth in HARS1-Related Autosomal Recessive Disorder Associated With Usher-Like Symptoms.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Oct 2026
Siu Victoria Mok, Kenana Rosan, Chakrabarti Rana, Wilhelm Sarah D P, Andrews Joseph, Leat Susan J, Parker Christina, Miller Michael, Nangle Leslie A, McCaul Wendy, Chowdhury Ashfia, Hutchings Natalie, Adams Ryan A, Guy Lauren, Rhody Mandy, Juncal Verena, Mendes Marisa I, Smith Desiree E C, Salomons Gajja S, Moresco Angelica A, McCulloch Daphne L, Morton D Holmes, Heinemann Ilka U, Rupar C Anthony
Abstract excerpt
Autosomal recessive HARS1-related disorder (originally described as Usher syndrome type 3B) caused by a homozygous Y454S variant in the histidyl-tRNA synthetase gene (HARS1) is characterized by progressive sensorineural hearing and vision loss and respiratory deterioration with risk for sudden death following febrile illnesses. In-vitro studies have previously shown that histidine can rescue a humanized yeast...
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- Humans
- Male
- Histidine
- Child, Preschool
