Peroxisomal disorder

Peroxisomal disorder
Basic structure of a peroxisome
SpecialtyMedical genetics

Peroxisomal disorders represent a class of medical conditions caused by defects in peroxisome functions. This may be due to defects in single enzymes important for peroxisome function or in peroxins, proteins encoded by PEX genes that are critical for normal peroxisome assembly and biogenesis.

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