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Biochemistry Methionine and Cysteine details 00fe9e74

The protein defective in cystinosis is responsible for

A
Absorption of cysteine from intestine
B
Absorption of cysteine from renal tubules
C
Efflux cysteine from endoplasmic reticulum
D
Efflux of cysteine from lysosome
High-Yield Explanation
The protein defective in cystinosis is Cystinosin CTNS (lysosomal efflux). Clinical features:- Renal Fanconi's syndrome & Renal failure Rickets Photophobia Hypotonia Do not confuse cystinuria and cystinosis. Cystinosis is a lysosomal storage disease due defective transpo of cystine out of lysosomes.

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