Genetic and biochemical studies in Argentinean patients with variegate porphyria

• Main Authors: Giudice Jimena (Author), Granata Bárbara X (Author), Rossetti María V (Author), Parera Victoria E (Author), Batlle Alcira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A partial deficiency in Protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPOX) produces the mixed disorder Variegate Porphyria (VP), the second acute porphyria more frequent in Argentina. Identification of patients with an overt VP is absolutely importan...