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Cystinosis Inheritance

Cystinosis is an autosomal recessive disorder associated with >100 mutations in the CTNS gene that are known to lead to defective function or absence of the cystine transporter cystinosin.1-4 The wide variety of mutations accounts for the broad spectrum of symptoms.4-6

Cystinosis Inheritance Patterns7
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