ALG12-congenital disorder of glycosylation
ALG12-congenital disorder of glycosylation (ALG12-CDG, also known as congenital disorder of glycosylation type Ig) is an inherited disorder with varying signs and symptoms that can affect several body systems. Individuals with ALG12-CDG typically develop signs and symptoms
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Genetics of ALG12-congenital disorder of glycosylation
Genetic Changes:
Mutations in the ALG12 gene cause ALG12 -CDG . This gene provides instructions for making an enzyme that is involved in a process called glycosylation. During this process, complex chains of sugar molecules (oligosaccharides) are added to proteins and
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Names and Terminology
Other Names for This Condition
- ALG12-CDG
- CDG Ig
- CDG1G
- congenital disorder of glycosylation type 1G
- congenital disorder of glycosylation type Ig
Source: GHR (NLM
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References
- Source: GHR (NLM/NIH): ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ condition/ alg12-congenital-disorder-of-glycosylation
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