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Repository
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NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository
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| Subcollection |
Heritable Diseases
Disorders of the Urea Cycle |
| Class |
Disorders of Amino Acid Metabolism |
| Quantity |
25 µg |
| Quantitation Method |
Please see our FAQ |
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Biopsy Source
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Peripheral vein
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Cell Type
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B-Lymphocyte
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Tissue Type
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Blood
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Transformant
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Epstein-Barr Virus
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Sample Source
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DNA from LCL
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Race
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Black/African American
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Relation to Proband
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proband
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Confirmation
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Clinical summary/Case history
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Species
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Homo sapiens
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Common Name
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Human
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Remarks
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| IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIES OF ORIGIN |
Species of Origin Confirmed by Nucleoside Phosphorylase, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, and Lactate Dehydrogenase Isoenzyme Electrophoresis |
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| arginase |
According to the submitter, biochemical test results for this subject showed decreased enzyme activity. EC Number: 3.5.3.1; <1% activity. |
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| Remarks |
Elevated serum arginine level; <1% of control RBC arginase activity; severe neurologic impairment mostly involving ataxia; seizures; negative family history; on diet therapy |
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