Carbonic Anhydrase VI Deficiency falls under the Oral Health category.

Carbonic Anhydrase VI Deficiency

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Carbonic anhydrase VI is an enzyme present in taste buds and the olfactory epithelium. Individuals with carbonic anhydrase VI deficiency have reduced quantities of this enzyme in their saliva and nasal mucus, leading to an impaired or total loss of taste and smell.

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Last Updated:October 13, 2024

14 participants in 1 trial

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Examine Database: Carbonic Anhydrase VI Deficiency

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Examine Database References

Dysgeusia - R I Henkin, B M Martin, R P AgarwalEfficacy of exogenous oral zinc in treatment of patients with carbonic anhydrase VI deficiencyAm J Med Sci.(1999 Dec)

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