We got a genetic test which revealed that we were both carriers of citrin deficiency
BY: ELLIE WATANABE Usually, babies are born at around 38 weeks, but in the case of our twins, they were born at 32 weeks and 5 days. Due to being born at a low weight, several of their organs were not functioning properly, and we believe that [...]
Interview with Himene Asatsuma
Interview with Himene Asatsuma Summary In this interview, our Patient Welfare and Research Liaison, Yurika Asami welcomes Himene Asatsuma, a member of our Foundation and a patient with citrin deficiency. Himene talked about how she gained understanding of the disease from those [...]
We got a genetic test which revealed that we were both carriers of citrin deficiency
We got a genetic test which revealed that we were both carriers of citrin deficiency We got a genetic test which revealed that we were both carriers of citrin deficiency BY: ELLIE WATANABE Usually, babies are born at around 38 weeks, [...]
My brother, who died 11 years ago had CTLN2
My brother, who died 11 years ago had CTLN2 BY: KAZUYA KAMOSHITA I did not realise I had food preferences until I got married. My parents, who are carriers of this condition, also had food preferences, so I used to think that it was [...]
Interview with Seiji Sugimura, Chairman of the Citrullinemia Patient Association in Japan
Interview with Seiji Sugimura, the Chairman of the Citrullinemia Patient Association in Japan BY: SEIJI SUGIMURA In December 2008, I developed CTLN2. I was on an overnight stay for a training course for work. At around 10 pm, I was seen walking around [...]
Interview with Carson Kawabata
Interview with Carson Kawabata Summary In this interview, Shaima, our Patient Engagement Manager, speaks to Carson Kawabata about the challenges that he has faced with citrin deficiency. Throughout the interview, Carson touches upon themes of identity and community. Interview Transcript (edited for [...]