Hyperlysinemia

What is Hyperlysinemia?

Hyperlysinaemia is a lysine metabolism disorder characterised by elevated levels of lysine in the cerebrospinal fluid and blood. Variable degrees of saccharopinuria are also present.

Other condition names

  • Hyperlysinemia type I
  • Lysine alpha-ketoglutarate reductase deficiency

Inheritance type

Autosomal recessive

Age of Onset

  • All ages
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