| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | UNIVERSITY 1437/2/1/34 |
| Title | Slide showing pedigree chart of 'Alkaptonuria'. |
| Date | Late 19th - early 20th century |
| Extent | 1 slide |
| Description | Slide shows black and white pedigree chart of 'Alkaptonuria'.
Title under slide image reads 'Fig. 4 Pedigree of Alkaptonuria, showing consanguinity. Key - [black spot enclosed in square] and [black spot enclosed in circle]= hetrozygous. [Square with diagonal line through] and [circle with diagonal line through] = died in infancy.'
Alkaptonuria is a genetic disease in which the body does not have enough of the homogentisic acid oxidase (HGAO) enzyme. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |