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X-linked liver glycogenosis in a Taiwanese family: transmission from undiagnosed males.
Pediatrics and neonatology - 1 Oct 2009
Chen Szu-Ta, Chen Huey-Ling, Ni Yen-Hsuan, Chien Yin-Hsiu, Jeng Yung-Ming, Chang Mei-Hwei, Hwu Wuh-Liang
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X-linked liver glycogenosis (XLG), also known as glycogen storage disease type-lXa, is characterized by hepatomegaly, abnormal liver functions and growth retardation. It is caused by mutations in the PHKA2 gene that encodes the alpha-subunit of phosphorylase kinase (PHK). XLG can be divided into...
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