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Preferred term

Porphyria, Variegate  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

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

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LB1ZJ9F8-V

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