Quick Biochemistry - Proteins And Protein Metabolism (Section 11 - No. 2)
Cystinuria is a genetic disorder where patients excrete large amounts of cystine, leading to kidney stones. Treatment involves consuming NaHCO3. The primary effect of this treatment is
NaHCO₂ reacts with cystine
NaHCO3 increases the pH above cystine's isoelectric point
NaHCO3 prevents stone formation by breaking down cystine into cysteine
None of these
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