In Hanup&;s disease ….. is excreted in the urine
Correct Answer: Tryptophan
Description: Hanups disease is an autosomal recessive disease. Absorption of aromatic amino acids, as well as reabsorption from renal tubular, are defective. So amino acids are tryptophan excreted in urine.pellagra-like symptoms due to niacin derived from tryptophan. Diagnosis: ober Meyer test (based on aminoaciduria)Ref: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students, 7th edition, page no: 242
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