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Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare, inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine | == Introduction == | ||
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare, inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase (HPRT). LNS is an X-linked recessive disease carried by the female parent and passed on to a male child. LNS is present at birth in males. | |||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare, inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase (HPRT). LNS is an X-linked recessive disease carried by the female parent and passed on to a male child. LNS is present at birth in males.
