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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Main Authors: Abdullahi M Sakina, Idris W Hafsat Hafsat, Sadiku A Halima, Abubakar El - ishaq
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Paediatric Association of Nigeria 2021-03-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/26