Urinary levels of taurine in mentally retarded children |
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| Authors: | K. NALINI A. R. AROOR A. RAO |
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| Affiliation: | Departments of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, and Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT. Urinary taurine levels were estimated in 29 mentally retarded children. These levels were then compared with those of normal healthy children. The urinary taurine levels were significantly higher in the mentally retarded subjects. There is probably an intriguing relationship between taurine levels and mental retardation. |
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