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Routine Neonatal Testing Suggests That a Baby Lacks a Transport

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Routine neonatal testing suggests that a baby lacks a transport protein responsible for the uptake of cysteine in the intestines and kidneys.However,although cysteine accumulates in the urine,its concentration in the plasma is normal when the child receives a diet containing protein.Which intestinal transporter probably provides for uptake of cysteine in this child?


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Regio-

A prefix indicating the region or position in a molecule where a reaction or specific structural change occurs.

Stereochemical

Regarding the arrangement of atoms in molecules and how it affects their characteristics and chemical reactions.

Reagents

Chemical substances or compounds added to a system to bring about a chemical reaction or to see if a reaction occurs.

Transformation

A general term for any process or reaction that changes the chemical structure, physical properties, or molecular composition of a substance.

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