Pompe disease (also known as glycogen storage disease type II) is caused by autosomal recessive mutations in the acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) gene, which encodes GAA. This disease cell model belongs to pompe, a mutation (M439K) occur in the GAA gene. Generating pluripotent stem cells from fibroblasts, then differentiate into cardiac myocytes. This disease cell model provides a platform to explore disease mechanisms in human genetic cardiac disorders.
Specifications | |
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Organ System | Cardiovascular System |
Disease | Pompe |
Target Gene | GAA |
Gene Function | Acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), also called α-1,4-glucosidase and acid maltase, is an enzyme that helps to break down glycogen in the lysosome. |
Mutation | M439K |
Phenotype | Reduced lysosomal GAA activity, lysosomal glycogen accumulation |
Source | Fibroblasts |
Cellular Assays | Electron microscopy, immuofluorescence staining |
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