" /> Pentosuria - CISMeF





Preferred Label : Pentosuria;

Symbol : PNTSU;

CISMeF acronym : PNTSU;

Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;

Alternative titles and symbols : L-xylulose reductase deficiency; L-XYLULOSURIA; Xylitol dehydrogenase deficiency;

Description : Essential pentosuria is an inborn error of metabolism in which 1 to 4 gm of the pentose L-xylulose is excreted in the urine each day. It is a benign condition that occurs principally in Jews (summary by Hiatt, 2001). L-xylulose reductase is encoded by the DCXR gene (608347) on chromosome 17.;

Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;

Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the dicarbonyl/L-xylulose reductase gene (DCXR, 608347.0001);

Laboratory abnormalities : Increased urinary excretion of L-xylulose;

Prefixed ID : #260800;

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