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Peroxisome biogenesis disorders, Zellweger syndrome spectrum (PBD-ZSS) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders affecting the formation of functional peroxisomes, characterized by sensorineural hearing loss, pigmentary retinal degeneration, multiple organ dysfunction and psychomotor impairment, and is comprised of the phenotypic variants Zellweger syndrome (ZS), neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy (NALD) and infantile Refsum disease (IRD).
Biomarker and diagnostic research for peroxisome biogenesis disorder has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
2 clinical trials registered, 2 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
25 publications have been identified in PubMed for peroxisome biogenesis disorder. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (44%), Review / Meta-Analysis (20%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (20%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 11 | 44% |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
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Research summaries |
5 |
20% |
Laboratory research | 5 | 20% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 2 | 8% |
Other research | 1 | 4% |
Disease patterns and progression | 1 | 4% |
Theunis M (2026). [PMID: 41126390](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41126390/). *Ophthalmic Genet*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Aziz A (2026). [PMID: 41905762](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41905762/). *Ophthalmic Genet*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Su J (2026). [PMID: 41495707](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41495707/). *BMC Pediatr*. [Case Report / Case Series]
AlMoallem B (2026). [PMID: 42074478](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42074478/). *Genes (Basel)*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Sadek AA (2026). [PMID: 42151956](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42151956/). *BMC Pediatr*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Vercaemst A (2026). [PMID: 41677620](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41677620/). *Cells*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Sidorina A (2026). [PMID: 41429203](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41429203/). *J Lipid Res*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Wehbe M (2025). [PMID: 40271797](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40271797/). *Clin Genet*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Gonzalez C (2025). [PMID: 39632697](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39632697/). *Am J Med Genet A*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Wangler MF (2025). [PMID: 40498764](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40498764/). *PLoS One*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
AI-curated news mentioning peroxisome biogenesis disorder
Updated May 18, 2026
A case report highlights early hypotonia and visual regression as initial symptoms of peroxisome biogenesis disorder in an Egyptian patient. This discovery may enhance awareness and diagnostic approaches for this rare condition.