Traits

Traits linked to LYZ

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The Human Phenotype Ontology links 10 traits to LYZ, by body system: features seen in people with one of the gene's rare conditions.

Laboratory abnormality

Trait	How often it is seen
Amyloid deposition	Always
Hepatic amyloidosis	Always
Renal amyloidosis	Always
High urine protein levels	Often (30–79%)

Abnormality of the cardiovascular system

Trait	How often it is seen
High blood pressure	Always
Cardiac failure	Often (30–79%)

Abnormality of the genitourinary system

Trait	How often it is seen
Renal failure	Always
Stage 5 chronic kidney disease	Often (30–79%)

Abnormality of blood and blood-forming tissues

Trait	How often it is seen
Low number of red blood cells or hemoglobin	Always

Abnormality of head or neck

Trait	How often it is seen
Dry eye syndrome	Always

How often is among people with one of the gene's conditions, the most often across them, as the Human Phenotype Ontology records it. These pages describe traits and the research behind them; they are not a diagnosis, and a doctor or genetic counsellor is the person to ask about symptoms.

Where this comes from

The Human Phenotype Ontology, release 2026-09-01: the traits linked to LYZ and how often each is seen. Find out more at hpo.jax.org.

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