Genetic mutation responsible for serious disorder common in Inuit discovered

1 diciembre 2014

The cause for a disorder common in Inuit people that prevents the absorption of sucrose, causing gastrointestinal distress and failure to thrive in infants, has been discovered by researchers. The study identified a genetic mutation responsible for the disorder, called congenital sucrose-isomaltase deficiency.
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