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[Fabry disease. Clinical and genetic aspects. Therapeutic perspectives].
La Revue de medecine interne - 1 Dec 2000
Germain D P
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INTRODUCTION: This review presents the clinical and genetic aspects of Fabry disease, along with recent advances in research. CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND KEY POINTS: Fabry disease is an X-linked inborn error of metabolism due to a deficient activity of the lysosomal enzyme alpha-galactosidase A. The enzymatic defect leads to the systemic accumulation of neutral glycosphingolipids in plasma and tissues. Clinical...
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