Improvement of bone mineral density after enzyme replacement therapy in Chinese late-onset Pompe disease patients

Improvement of bone mineral density after enzyme replacement therapy in Chinese late-onset Pompe disease patients

Abstract Objective Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) is a lysosomal storage disease resulted from deficiency of the enzyme acid α-glucosidase. Patients usually develop a limb-girdle pattern of myopathy and respiratory impairment, and enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) is the only specific treatment avai...

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Main Authors: Bun Sheng, Yim Pui Chu, Wa Tai Wong, Eric Kin Cheong Yau, Sammy Pak Lam Chen, Wing Hang Luk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Glycogen storage disease type II
Lysosomal storage diseases
Osteoporosis
Enzyme replacement therapy
Bone density
Body weight
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2681-y

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