glycogen storage disease: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	glycogenosis • GSD

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Diagram illustrating the biochemical pathway of glycogen breakdown in muscle, highlighting various enzyme defects that disrupt the release of energy. Blocked steps are marked with crossed lines, showing where specific enzyme deficiencies prevent normal conversion of glycogen to glucose and its metabolites, with labeled intermediates such as glucose, galactose, fructose, and lactate.

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