McArdle’s Disease (Glycogen Storage Disease type V): A Clinical Case
Journal Title: Archives of Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
McArdle’s Disease, or Glycogen Storage Disease Type V, is the result of a deficiency in one of the enzymes responsible for the metabolism of glycogen in the body. Individuals with this disease, lack or produce very small concentrations of the myophosphorylase or glycogen phosphorylase enzyme.
Authors and Affiliations
T Calheiros-Cruz, MP Caamaño-Vara, B Villar-Fernández, J Ruibal-Azevedo, L Cameselle-Cortizo, M Cameselle-Arias, ME Charro Gamallo, F Turienzo-Pacho, A Yera Acosta
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