Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Routine neonatal testing suggests that a baby lacks a transport protein responsible for the uptake of cysteine in the intestines and kidneys.However,although cysteine accumulates in the urine,its concentration in the plasma is normal when the child receives a diet containing protein.Which intestinal transporter probably provides for uptake of cysteine in this child?


A)CFTR
B)Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter,isoform 1 (NKCC1)
C)Epithelial sodium channel (ENaC)
D)Peptide transporter 1 (PepT1)
E)SLC6A19 gene

Answer

D