Biochemistry I Flashcards

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McArdle disease

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Results in myopathy
Glycogen storage problem
Cannot breakdown glycogen because there is a deficiency in glycogen phosphorylase enzyme which usually breaks down glycogen to glucose-1-P
Abnormal lactate level in plasma (typically there is an increase)

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