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- Primary hyperoxaluria type 2: Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 is a rare condition characterized by the overproduction of a substance called oxalate (also called oxalic acid). In the kidneys, the excess oxalate combines with calcium to form calcium oxalate, a hard compound that is the main component of kidney stones. Deposits of calcium oxalate can lead to kidney damage, kidney failure, and injury to other organs . Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 is caused by the shortage (deficiency) of an enzyme called glyoxylate reductase/hydroxypyruvate reductase (GRHPR) that normally prevents the buildup of oxalate. This enzyme shortage is caused by mutations in the GRHPR gene . Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.
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- Support Organizations
- Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF)
579 Albany Post Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
Toll-free: 1-800-OHF-8699
Telephone: 212-777-0470
E-mail: info@ohf.org
Website: http://ohf.org/
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- Synonyms: D-glycerate dehydrogenase deficiency, Glyceric aciduria, Glyoxylate reductase-hydroxypyruvate reductase deficiency, Type II Primary Hyperoxaluria, Oxalosis 2, Oxalosis II
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