Disorders caused by defects in peroxisome biogenesis or function can be severe and wide-ranging in their effects. Many peroxisome disorders fall under the heading of Zellweger spectrum disorders - please see our Zellweger spectrum page for stocks related to these disorders. Non-Zellweger spectrum disorders can be found here. Please see links below and in the table for the unique characteristics associated with each disease.
General information links for Peroxisome disorders:
- Browse for individual diseases at NLM/NIH's Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center
- Browse for individual diseases at the Genetics Home Reference