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What Is Cystinosis?

Cystine is an amino acid of which Cystinotics possess too much. Cystinosis occurs when the mechanism, which removes excess cystine, breaks down.
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Help With Treatment?

There are 13 treatment centres in the UK that can deal with Cystinosis.
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Personal Stories

I Have Cystinosis, Cystinosis Does Not Have Me!
Posted by Matt on 16 February, 2009

Teaching A Child With Cystinosis
Posted by Philippa on 3 February, 2009

Living With Cystinosis – Our Story So Far
Posted by Philippa on 22 August, 2005


Research & Conferences

2010 International Conference
Posted by Matt on 20 December, 2009

Research Update From The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Posted by Philippa on 10 October, 2009

Treatment of Cystinosis Using Bone Marrow Stem Cell
Posted by Philippa on 5 October, 2009

Fourth Cystinosis Research Network Family Conference
Posted by Matt on 19 August, 2009

Development Of An In Vivo Gene Repair Kit: Towards A Cure For Cystinosis
Posted by Matt on 22 March, 2009