Tag: porphyrins

Gunther Disease Definition and Description of Gunther Disease Gunther Disease, also known as congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP), is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme uroporphyrinogen III synthase. This enzyme is crucial for the proper breakdown of porphyrins, which are important for the functioning of hemoglobin in the blood. Individuals…