USMLE (Fach) / Biochemistry - Molecular, Cellular, Techniques (Lektion)
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I-cell disease
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Inclusion cell disease/mucolipidosis type II
Inherited lysosomal storage disorder; defect in N-acetylglucosaminyl-1-phosphotransferase → failure of the Golgi to phosphorylate mannose residues (ie, ↓ mannose-6-phosphate) on glycoproteins → proteins are secreted extracellularly rather than delivered to lysosomes.
Presentation: - Coarse facial features- Gingival hyperplasia- Clouded corneas- Restricted joint movement, kyphoscoliosis- Claw hand deformities- High levels of lysosomal enzymes
Often fatal in childhood.
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