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Prolidase deficiency
Other Names for this Disease
- Hyperimidodipeptiduria
- Imidodipeptidase deficiency
- PD
- Peptidase deficiency
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Overview
Prolidase deficiency is a rare disorder that affects multiple systems due to a defect on an enzyme that is related to the production of collagen (a strong protein found in bones, tissues, and skin).[1]
References
- PEPD. Genetics Home Reference. http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene=pepd. Accessed March 8, 2010.
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- Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge. Click on the link to read information on this topic.
- The The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Prolidase deficiency. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.