Disease

X-linked erythropoietic protoporphyria1, 2

Gene

ALAS2

Inheritance XL
Current Treatments Afamelanotide, Bitoperton, avoidance of sunlight and UV light
Evidence for Treatment expert opinion
Non-Molecular Testing Availability yes
Non-Molecular Test free erythrocyte protoporphyrin and zinc-chelated erythrocyte protoporphyrin1
Experimental / Investigational Therapies https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?cond=Protoporphyria&city=
Last Updated: March 5, 2026
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