Administration of thiamine is ineffective in the treatment of this disorder. Experiments have failed to show that this protein can transport biotin. Mutations in this gene also cause a Wernicke's-like encephalopathy.
Administration of thiamine is ineffective against this disease. Experiments have failed to show that this protein plays a role in transporting biotin. Furthermore, genetic mutations in this gene also result in a condition resembling Wernicke's encephalopathy.