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ReviewCurrent research in physiology2025

Mechanisms involved in aminoacidurias: impacts of genetic and environmental factors.

Joseph Abayomi Ajayi, Evelyn Nnashiru Ananias, Muneerah Issa-Lawal, Abdulkadir Mashood Gambari, Adetoun Bunmi Aribatise, Lekan Sheriff Ojulari, Abdullateef Isiaka Alagbonsi

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Review in Current research in physiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Joseph Abayomi AjayiDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Evelyn Nnashiru AnaniasDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Muneerah Issa-LawalDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Abdulkadir Mashood GambariDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Adetoun Bunmi AribatiseDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Lekan Sheriff OjulariDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Abdullateef Isiaka AlagbonsiDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Amino acids play vital roles in protein synthesis, energy metabolism, and cellular function. Aminoacidurias are metabolic disorders characterized by excessive urinary excretion of amino acids resulting from defects in renal tubular reabsorption or amino acid metabolism. These disorders result from a combination of genetic mutations affecting transporter proteins and environmental factors that influence disease severity. This review aims to explore the molecular mechanisms by which genetic and environmental factors disrupt amino acid homeostasis. Methods: A scoping review was conducted following Arksey and O'Malley's framework. Relevant literature from 1980 to 2025 was identified using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Studies reporting genes or genetic variants, as well as environmental factors associated with aminoacidurias in humans and animals, were included. Results: The review highlighted 9 genes associated with aminoacidurias, including SLC3A1 (rBAT), SLC7A9 (b Conclusion: Understanding the genetic and environmental mechanisms underlying aminoacidurias is crucial for improving diagnostic strategies and developing targeted therapeutic approaches. Our findings reveal that aminoacidurias are largely influenced by genetic factors, with few environmental factors implicated in the pathophysiology of aminoacidurias. Future research should focus on gene-environment interactions and developing novel therapies targeting specific amino acid transport pathways to enhance treatment outcomes for affected individuals.

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Amino acid transportersAminoaciduriasCystinuriaEnvironmental influencesGenetic factorsHartnup disorderLysinuric protein intolerance

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PMCPMC12547869

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