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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Absence of peroxisomes
  1. Zellweger spectrum disorder 
    ... severe Zellweger spectrum disorder are due to the absence of functional peroxisomes within cells. Intermediate and mild Zellweger spectrum disorder ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/zellweger-spectrum-disorder - Genetics
  2. Refsum disease 
    ... alpha-oxidation, which occurs in cell structures called peroxisomes. These sac-like compartments contain enzymes that process ... or PEX7 gene disrupt the usual functions of peroxisomes, including the breakdown of phytanic acid. As a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/refsum-disease - Genetics