GLUTI deficiency syndrome (GLUTIDS) is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the GLUTI protein, which leads to reduced or impaired expression of glucose transporters on the blood-brain barrier. As a result, individuals with GLUTIDS often exhibit intellectual disabilities below the normal level. Based on the function of GLUTI on the blood-brain barrier, explain the possible causes of intellectual disabilities.

GLUTI deficiency syndrome (GLUTIDS) is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the GLUTI protein, which leads to reduced or impaired expression of glucose transporters on the blood-brain barrier. As a result, individuals with GLUTIDS often exhibit intellectual disabilities below the normal level. Based on the function of GLUTI on the blood-brain barrier, explain the possible causes of intellectual disabilities.

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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: From Proteins To Phenotypes

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