Highlighting intrafamilial clinical heterogeneity in late-onset Pompe disease

Background/aims: Pompe disease is a rare metabolic disorder caused by deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme acid alpha-glycosidase (GAA). The late onset form of the disease is characterized by muscle weakness and respiratory involvement of variable severity. The aim of this short communication is to hi...

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Main Authors: C. Papadopoulos, G.K. Papadimas, H. Michelakakis, E. Kararizou, P. Manta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214426913000049