| Literature DB >> 6820412 |
E A Haan, D M Danks, A Grimes, N J Hoogenraad.
Abstract
We have studied six known heterozygotes for ornithine transcarbamylase (McKusick 31125; OTC) deficiency. All had abnormal results when tested by measurement of urine orotic acid after protein loading. Duodenal mucosa OTC assay detected fewer of the known heterozygotes but was a useful supplementary test. Urine orotic acid excretion after protein loading is influenced by age and results from women being tested must be compared with those from controls of appropriate age.Entities:
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Year: 1982 PMID: 6820412 DOI: 10.1007/bf01799752
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Inherit Metab Dis ISSN: 0141-8955 Impact factor: 4.982