Last Updated: May 2, 2024 Introduction to McArdle Disease Glycogen storage disease type 5 (GSD5) is an autosomal recessive disorder more commonly known as McArdle disease. This disease was originally described by Brian McArdle in 1951, hence the association of his...
Glycogen Storage Diseases
The Glycogen Storage Diseases category contains the posts/pages discussing the major diseases that result from defects in the enzymes of glycogen homeostasis.
Andersen Disease: Type 4 Glycogen Storage Disease
Diseases and Disorders, Diseases of Carbohydrate Metabolism, Glycogen Storage Diseases
Last Updated: May 2, 2024 Introduction to Andersen Disease Glycogen storage disease type 4 (GSD4) is more commonly known as Andersen disease or also as amylopectinosis. Andersen disease is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder. This disease was originally...
Cori Disease: Type 3 Glycogen Storage Disease
Diseases and Disorders, Diseases of Carbohydrate Metabolism, Glycogen Storage Diseases
Last Updated: September 15, 2022 Introduction to Cori Disease Glycogen storage disease type 3 (GSD3) is also known as Cori disease, Forbes disease, and limit dextrinosis. Cori disease is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder. The symptoms associated with Cori...
Pompe Disease: Type 2 Glycogen Storage Disease
Diseases and Disorders, Diseases of Carbohydrate Metabolism, Glycogen Storage Diseases
Last Updated: October 8, 2024 Introduction to Pompe Disease Glycogen storage disease type 2 (GSD2) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is more commonly known as Pompe disease or acid maltase deficiency (AMD). This disease was originally referred to as Pompe...
von Gierke Disease: Type 1 Glycogen Storage Disease
Diseases and Disorders, Diseases of Carbohydrate Metabolism, Glycogen Storage Diseases
Last Updated: September 9, 2024 Enzymes of Type 1 Glycogen Storage Disease The mechanism by which free glucose is released from glucose-6-phosphate involves several different steps. Glucose-6-phosphate must first be transported into the lumen of the endoplasmic...