Directory of Zellweger Syndrome Resources

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Zellweger Syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder affecting infants. It is characterized by reduction or absence of peroxisomes in the cells of the liver, kidneys, and brain.

Resources in This Category

• GeneReviews: Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders, Zellweger Syndrome Spectrum

  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1448/
  Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.

• NORD: Zellweger Syndrome

  http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Zellweger+Syndrome
  Offers alternate names, a general discussion and resources.

• Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man: Zellweger Syndome

  http://omim.org/entry/214100
  Clinical information on this disorder characterized by an individual's inability to beta-oxidize very-long chain fatty acids.

• Zellweger Baby Support Network

  http://www.zbsn.org/
  Provides support to families who are affected by this disorder. Includes information on Zellweger and related disorders, research, message boards and chat.

• Zellweger Syndrome

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/zellweger/zellweger.htm
  Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

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