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Peroxisomal disorders: A newly recognised group of genetic diseases

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Abbreviations

THCA:

3α, 7α, 12α-trihydroxy-5β-cholestanoic acid

DHCA:

3α, 7α-dihydroxy-5β-cholestanoic acid

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, NL-1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    R. B. H. Schutgens, H. S. A. Heymans & R. J. A. Wanders

  2. Laboratory of Biochemistry, State University, Utrecht, The Netherlands

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Schutgens, R.B.H., Heymans, H.S.A., Wanders, R.J.A. et al. Peroxisomal disorders: A newly recognised group of genetic diseases. Eur J Pediatr 144, 430–440 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00441734

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