Hyperprolinemia type 1
Synonyms: Proline oxidase deficiency
A rare disorder of proline metabolism characterized biochemically by markedly elevated levels of proline in plasma and urine due to deficiency of proline oxidase. The reported clinical phenotype ranges from asymptomatic to variable neurologic and psychiatric manifestations (including global developmental delay seizures autistic features and hyperactivity).
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Advocacy Organizations
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
DDX3X Foundation
Our mission is to connect families, resources, and the medical community to advance research for a treatment or cure to DDX3X Syndrome. Our ultimate goal is to accelerate brain function in individuals affected by DDX3X Syndrome through advances in cell and gene therapy and pharmaceuticals.
FamilieSCN2A Foundation
We are an organization created by parents of children diagnosed with rare forms of Epilepsy and Autism as a result of a change in the SCN2A gene. Our vision is to find effective treatments and a cure for SCN2A related disorders. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by SCN2A related disorders through research, public awareness, family support and patient advocacy.
Genetic Epilepsy Team Australia
Collaboration of research and care
Louisiana Metabolic Disorders Coalition
We support, educate, and advocate for patients & families affected by metabolic disorders.
Mississippi Metabolics Foundation
Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) was founded to raise awareness, educate, and provide support to those living or caring for someone with genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM).
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
Project CASK
To fund research for treatment and/or a cure for CASK Gene Disorder
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Clinical Trials
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