GM1 - gangliosidosis in a Nigerian infant: A case report
Gangliosidoses belong to the group of genetic lipid metabolism disorders, caused by defects of lysosome enzymes, inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Gangliosidosis GM1 is caused by the deficiency of the acid beta galactosidase (GLB11) resulting in the storage of the substrate GM1 ganglioside...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Paediatric Association of Nigeria
2021-03-01
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Series: | Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/26 |