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Broad spectrum of Pompe disease in patients with the same c.-32-13T->G haplotype.
Neurology - 9 Jan 2007
Kroos M A, Pomponio R J, Hagemans M L, Keulemans J L M, Phipps M, DeRiso M, Palmer R E, Ausems M G E M, Van der Beek N A M E, Van Diggelen O P, Halley D J J, Van der Ploeg A T, Reuser A J J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pompe disease (acid maltase deficiency, glycogen storage disease type II; OMIM 232300) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder characterized by acid alpha-glucosidase deficiency due to mutations in the GAA gene. Progressive skeletal muscle weakness affects motor and respiratory functions and is typical for all forms of Pompe disease. Cardiac hypertrophy is an additional fatal symptom in...
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