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Alpha-Mannosidosis
A lysosomal storage disease that is caused by deficiency of the alpha-D-manosidase enzyme resulting in the impairment of cell function from a build up of complex sugars derived from glycoproteins in the lysosome.
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Overview
A lysosomal storage disease that is caused by deficiency of the alpha-D-manosidase enzyme resulting in the impairment of cell function from a build up of complex sugars derived from glycoproteins in the lysosome.
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