Definition: An autosomal recessive disorder due to defective absorption of NEUTRAL AMINO ACIDS by both the intestine and the PROXIMAL RENAL TUBULES. The abnormal urinary loss of TRYPTOPHAN, a precursor of NIACIN, leads to a NICOTINAMIDE deficiency, PELLAGRA-like light-sensitive rash, CEREBELLAR ATAXIA, emotional instability, and aminoaciduria. Mutations involve the neurotransmitter transporter gene SLC6A19.
Other names Transport Disorder, Neutral Amino Acid; Neutral Amino Acid Transport Disorder; Amino Acid Transport Disorder, Neutral; Transport Disorder, Neutral Amino Acids; Neutral Amino Acid Transport Defect; Hartnup Disorder