FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEM.-NEXTGEN ACCESS
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEM.-NEXTGEN ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781119661450
Author: Voet
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 22, Problem 6E
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To explain: The reason why deficiency of GLUT2 produces symptoms that resemble those of type 1 glycogen storage disease.

Concept introduction: Glycogen storage disease is a metabolic disorder which is caused by the enzyme deficiencies affecting the glycogen synthesis, glycogen breakdown, or glycolysis. Glycogen storage disease type 1 is a common type of glycogen storage disease. GLUT2 deficiency is a rare disorder of the glucose homeostasis.

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