Acatalasemia
Overview
Acatalasemia a genetic deficiency of erythrocyte catalase inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. It is often characterized by infection of the gums.
Acatalasemia: A rare inherited disorder involving a lack of erythrocyte catalase activity which affects lipid metabolism. The defect can manifest as one of two variants: Japanese variant (Takahara disease) or the Swiss variant which is asymptomatic.
 See also: Symptom, Autosomal recessive, Deficiency, Polydactyly, Injury
  
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