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Classic galactosemia: dietary dilemmas
12 Jul 2010
Abstract excerpt
Classic galactosemia (McKusic 230400) is an inborn error of galactose metabolism caused by a deficiency of the enzyme galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GALT, EC 2..7.712), resulting in accumulation of the metabolites galactitol and galactose-1-phosphate. Patients ingesting galactose from breast milk or infant formula present in the first weeks of life with feeding difficulties, hepatocellular dysfunction,...
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