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Phytanic Acid

A 20-carbon branched chain fatty acid. In phytanic acid storage disease (REFSUM DISEASE) this lipid may comprise as much as 30% of the total fatty acids of the plasma. This is due to a phytanic acid alpha-hydroxylase deficiency.
Also Known As:
Acid, Phytanic; Hexadecanoic acid, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-
Networked: 273 relevant articles (6 outcomes, 26 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Wanders, Ronald J A: 12 articles (12/2020 - 02/2003)
2. Wierzbicki, Anthony S: 9 articles (01/2017 - 03/2002)
3. Reiser, Georg: 9 articles (03/2016 - 10/2004)
4. Wanders, R J A: 8 articles (12/2007 - 07/2004)
5. Schönfeld, Peter: 7 articles (03/2016 - 01/2004)
6. Lloyd, Matthew D: 6 articles (03/2008 - 03/2002)
7. Waterham, Hans R: 5 articles (12/2020 - 02/2003)
8. Wajner, Moacir: 5 articles (06/2013 - 08/2010)
9. Kahlert, Stefan: 5 articles (11/2009 - 10/2004)
10. Komen, J C: 5 articles (12/2007 - 07/2004)

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1. Refsum Disease (Refsum's Disease)
2. Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathies (HSAN)
3. Brown-Vialetto-Van Laere syndrome
4. Zellweger Syndrome (Zellweger's Syndrome)
5. Ataxia (Dyssynergia)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Plasmalogens
2. Serine (L-Serine)
3. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
4. Lipids
5. Docosahexaenoic Acids
6. Ether (Diethyl Ether)
7. Cholic Acid
8. Protons (Proton)
9. Acetyl-CoA C-Acyltransferase (beta Ketothiolase)
10. Fatty Acids (Saturated Fatty Acids)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Plasmapheresis
3. Blood Component Removal (Apheresis)
4. Plasma Exchange
5. Diet Therapy (Therapy, Diet)