Diagnosing Fabry nephropathy: the challenge of multiple kidney disease
Abstract Fabry disease (FD) is an X-linked inherited lysosomal disorder due to a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A (α-gla) due to mutations in the GLA gene. These mutations result in plasma and lysosome accumulation of glycosphingolipids, leading to progressive organ damage and reduced...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-023-03388-8 |