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Glycogen storage disease (GSD II) (Pompe disease)

General description

Pompe disease is caused by the deficiency of glucosidase leading to abnormal storage of glucose in lysosomes. Affected dogs suffer from vomiting, progressive muscle weakness and loss of condition. Heart disease leads to death at about 1.5 years of age.

Breeds

Finnish Lapponian Dog, Lapponian Herder, Swedish Lapphund

Order details
Test number8513
AbbreviationGSD II
Sample material0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT)
Test duration3-14 working days
Test specifications
Symptom complexsystemic
Inheritanceautosomal recessive
Age of onsetfrom birth
Causalitycausally
GeneGAA
MutationC-T
LiteratureOMIA:000419-9615
Detailed description

Pompe disease is caused by the deficiency of glucosidase leading to abnormal storage of glucose in lysosomes. Affected dogs suffer from vomiting, progressive muscle weakness and loss of condition. Heart disease leads to death at about 1.5 years of age.