[Peroxisomal disorders. A new group of metabolic diseases]

Peroxisomes play an essential role in a number of different metabolic reactions, and the last few years have seen an enormous increase in our knowledge about peroxisomes and peroxisomal disorders. These disorders are caused by impairment of one or more peroxisomal functions. This article briefly reviews the clinical and biochemical aspects of peroxisomal disorders.