Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
Cystinosis is a rare lysosomal storage disease characterized by the abnormal accumulation of cysteine in various organs. Accumulation of cysteine in all tissues eventually leads to multisystemic disease. The causative gene, CTNS, encodes cystinosin, the lysosomal cysteine transporter. We identified a 13-bp deletion within Ctns gene in LEA rat, and have established a congenic strain carrying mutant Ctns gene from LEA rat on F344 genetic background. We also developed a simple and rapid method for determination of cysteine using HPLC to evaluate its accumulation in cells and tissues. The congenic rats lacking the function of Ctns is expected to be a useful for model animal of understanding cystinosis.
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All Journal Article (5 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 5 results) Presentation (5 results) Remarks (1 results)
J Diabetes Res
Volume: 2013 Pages: 986462-986462
10.1155/2013/986462
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA
Volume: 110 Issue: 48 Pages: 19420-19425
10.1073/pnas.1310953110
Endocrinology
Volume: 154 Issue: 11 Pages: 4388-4395
10.1210/en.2012-2248
PLoS One
Volume: 7 Issue: 11 Pages: e49055-e49055
10.1371/journal.pone.0049055
Journal of Chromatography B
Volume: 879 Issue: 29 Pages: 3184-3189
10.1016/j.jchromb.2010.08.024
http://www.rincgm.jp/department/lab/08/