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A genetic disorder due to the deficiency of the peroxisomal β-oxidation enzyme 3-oxoacyl-CoA thiolase

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Schram, A.W., Goldfischer, S., Wanders, R.J.A. et al. A genetic disorder due to the deficiency of the peroxisomal β-oxidation enzyme 3-oxoacyl-CoA thiolase. J Inherit Metab Dis 10 (Suppl 2), 214–216 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01811408

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