Pompe disease - What do we currently know about the disease?
• Introduction: Pompe disease (PD) is a rare metabolic disorder caused by a partial or complete deficiency of acid α-glucosidase (GAA) which leads to lysosomal accumulation of glycogen. Excessive amounts of glycogen accumulate mainly in the cells of the heart and skeletal muscles and cause dysfunc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Kazimierz Wielki University
2023-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Education, Health and Sport |
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Online Access: | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/42192 |