cystathioninuria
cystathioninuria A genetic disease affecting the metabolism of the amino acid methionine and its conversion to cysteine. May result in mental retardation if untreated. Treatment is by feeding a diet low in methionine and supplemented with cysteine, or, in some cases, by administration of high intakes of vitamin B6 (about 100–500 times the normal requirement).
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