描述
Zellweger syndrome (Cerebrohepatorenal syndrome; Cerebro-hepato-renal syndrome) phenotype is caused by mutations in any of several different genes involved in peroxisome biogenesis, Peroxins (PEX proteins, peroxisomal transport proteins) proteins 1,2,3,5,6,12,14, and 26. Peroxin proteins serve several functions including the recognition of cytoplasmic proteins that contain peroxisomal targeting signals (PTS) that tag them for transport by peroxismnal proteins to the peroxisome. Zellweger syndrome is characterized by accumulation of cholesterol in plasma, tissues and cerebrospinal fluid, decreased chenodeoxycholic acid and increased concentration of bile alcohols and their glyconjugates. Increased concentrations of cholestanol and apolipoprotein B are also observed in spinal fluid. Symptoms include dementia, psychiatric disturbances, pyramidal and/or cerebellar signs, and seizures.