CHENNAI: A rare genetic disorder, cystinosis, where cystine (an amino acid) accumulates in the body's cells, can lead to serious kidney damage and repeated failure of kidney transplants.

Iron-dependent ferroptosis, a non-apoptotic cell death mechanism, is gaining attention for its role in immune suppression.

Venxxiva ™ (tiopronin delayed-release tablet) has been made available for the treatment of cystinuria.

Cystinuria is the most common inheritable cause of kidney stone disease, characterized by impaired reabsorption of cystine and dibasic amino acids in ...