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Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025
An autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that can lead to accumulation of the insoluble purine 2,8-dihydroxyadenine (DHA) in the KIDNEY, resulting in crystalluria and KIDNEY STONES. Clinical features include RENAL COLIC; HEMATURIA; URINARY TRACT INFECTION; DYSURIA, and sometimes RENAL FAILURE. The age at onset can range from 5 months to late adulthood; however, as many as 50% of APRT-deficient individuals may be asymptomatic. Caused by mutations in the APRT gene. OMIM: 614723