Alpha-mannosidosis - a review of genetic, clinical findings and options of treatment

Autor: Line, Borgwardt, Allan Meldgaard, Lund, Christine I, Dali
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Pediatric endocrinology reviews : PER. 12
ISSN: 1565-4753
Popis: Alpha-mannosidosis (OMIM 248500) is a rare, autosomal recessive, multisystemic, progressive lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of alpha-mannosidase. It has been described in humans, cattle, domestic cats, mice and guinea pigs. In humans, alpha-mannosidosis results in progressive facial- and skeletal abnormalities, motor impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, recurrent infections and immune deficiency. This review provides detailed information regarding the variability of manifestations and a description of current treatment and treatment under investigation for alpha-mannosidosis. The pathology, genetics and clinical pictures, including impairments in the activity of daily living are discussed.
Databáze: OpenAIRE