Galactose mutarotase deficiency

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Synonyms: GALM deficiency | Galactosemia type 4

A rare disorder of galactose metabolism characterized by persistent congenital galactosemia due to deficiency of the enzyme galactose mutarotase. Patients may present bilateral cataract while gastrointestinal symptoms or severe liver dysfunction are absent. The natural history of the disease is unknown. Severe complications such as neurological symptoms have not been reported under early treatment with a galactose-restricted diet.

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Mississippi Metabolics Foundation

Our mission at Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) is to advocate, educate, and support families in MS affected by genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM's). MMF promotes initiatives and further advancements in legislation, education, research, clinical trials, studies, therapies, targeted treatments, and eventual cures for IEM’s and all rare diseases.

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