Gene/Protein Disease Symptom Drug Enzyme Compound
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Query: UNIPROT:P00492 (hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase)
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5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) treatment of a single case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome showing compulsive self-mutilation, athetoid movements, and characteristic clinical biochemical picture was studied on a double-blind basis. 5-HTP or placebo was administered for seven fortnightly treatment blocks. 5-HTP produced a significant reduction of athetoid movement and a sedative effect but did not improve the patient's mood or reduce self-mutilation.
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PMID:Double-blind clinical trial of 5-hydroxytryptophan in a case of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. 79 98