Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) refers to a family of rare genetic diseases that affect the production of heme, a component of red blood cells. It can cause life threatening complications. AHP can cause ...
Variegate porphyria (VP) is an autosomal dominant condition that results from the deficiency of protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPOX, EC 1.3). The build-up of porphyrin precursors delta-aminolevulinic ...