Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency

Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency

Definition

Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase (APRT) deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive (AR) disorder characterized by the formation and hyperexcretion of 2,8-dihydroxyadenine (2,8-DHA) in urine, causing urolithiasis and crystalline nephropathy.

Also known as 2,8-dihydroxyadenine urolithiasis, 2,8-dihydroxyadeninuria disease, adenine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency, APRT deficiency — per MONDO

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