Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase deficiency
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galactose-1-phosphate-uridylyltransferase-deficiency-195-13424325
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Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase deficiency
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Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase deficiency (classic galactosemia) is the most common type of galactosemia, an inborn error of galactose metabolism, caused by a deficiency of the enzyme galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase. It is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that can cause liver disease and death if untreated. Treatment of galactosemia is most successful if initiated early and includes dietary restriction of lactose intake. Because early intervention is key, galactosem
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galactose-1-phosphate_uridylyltransferase_deficiency
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2024-04-15T07:00:32Z
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