Porphyria, Variegate

Porphyria variegata

Engelsk definition

An autosomal dominant porphyria that is due to a deficiency of protoporphyrinogen oxidase (EC 1.3.3.4) in the LIVER, the seventh enzyme in the 8-enzyme biosynthetic pathway of HEME. Clinical features include both neurological symptoms and cutaneous lesions. Patients excrete increased levels of porphyrin precursors, COPROPORPHYRINS and protoporphyrinogen.

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Engelska synonymer

Variegate Porphyria Porphyria, South African Type Ppox Deficiency Deficiency, Ppox Ppox Deficiencies Porphyria Variegata Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase Deficiency Porphyria Variegate