Erythropoietic Protoporphyria
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria is characterized by abnormally elevated levels of protoporphyrin IX in erythrocytes (red blood cells) and plasma (the fluid portion of circulating blood), and by sensitivity to visible light that is usually noticed in early childhood and occurs throughout life.
| Gene Name | Chromosome number |
|---|---|
| UROS | 10 |
| FECH | 18 |