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GLYCOGEN [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Heart
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Pompe disease
1, record 1, English, Pompe%20disease
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- glycogen storage disease type II 2, record 1, English, glycogen%20storage%20disease%20type%20II
correct
- GSD2 3, record 1, English, GSD2
correct
- GSD2 3, record 1, English, GSD2
- glycogen storage disease II 4, record 1, English, glycogen%20storage%20disease%20II
correct
- GSD2 3, record 1, English, GSD2
correct
- GSD2 3, record 1, English, GSD2
- acid maltase deficiency 5, record 1, English, acid%20maltase%20deficiency
correct
- AMD 6, record 1, English, AMD
correct
- AMD 6, record 1, English, AMD
- acid-maltase disease 7, record 1, English, acid%2Dmaltase%20disease
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pompe disease (also known as acid-maltase disease and glycogen storage disease II) is a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive weakness to the heart and skeletal muscles. It is caused by mutations in a gene that makes an enzyme called acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), which the body uses to break down glycogen, a stored form of sugar used for energy. 7, record 1, English, - Pompe%20disease
Record 1, Key term(s)
- acid-maltase deficiency
- acid maltase disease
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Cœur
- Muscles et tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Pompe
1, record 1, French, maladie%20de%20Pompe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- glycogénose de type II 2, record 1, French, glycog%C3%A9nose%20de%20type%20II
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Causée par un déficit génétique ou une anomalie du fonctionnement en enzyme alpha-glucosidase acide (GAA) qui entraîne l'accumulation de glycogène dans les cellules musculaires, la maladie de Pompe se classe en deux groupes : la forme tardive et la forme infantile. 3, record 1, French, - maladie%20de%20Pompe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Corazón
- Músculos y tendones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermedad de Pompe
1, record 1, Spanish, enfermedad%20de%20Pompe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- glucogenosis tipo II 1, record 1, Spanish, glucogenosis%20tipo%20II
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La enfermedad de Pompe o glucogenosis tipo II es un trastorno autosómico recesivo, debido a la deficiencia de la enzima lisosomal α-glucosidasa ácida encargada de degradar glucógeno a glucosa. La forma de inicio en el adulto es rara y se caracteriza fundamentalmente por acumulación de glucógeno en tejido muscular estriado, cardiaco y liso. Causa debilidad muscular de predominio proximal, por lo que se puede confundir con una miopatía inflamatoria. 1, record 1, Spanish, - enfermedad%20de%20Pompe
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glycogen storage disease
1, record 2, English, glycogen%20storage%20disease
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glycogen disease 2, record 2, English, glycogen%20disease
correct
- glycogenosis 3, record 2, English, glycogenosis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disorder associated with an abnormal accumulation of normal or abnormal forms of glycogen in tissue. 4, record 2, English, - glycogen%20storage%20disease
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Foie et voies biliaires
- Muscles et tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- glycogénose
1, record 2, French, glycog%C3%A9nose
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute maladie héréditaire transmise sur le mode autosomique récessif, caractérisée par le dépôt en excès du glycogène dans certains organes. 2, record 2, French, - glycog%C3%A9nose
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Hígado y conductos biliares
- Músculos y tendones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- glucogenosis
1, record 2, Spanish, glucogenosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La glucogenosis es una enfermedad metabólica de tipo genética —no contagiosa— que se caracteriza por la ausencia o deficiencia de enzimas que participan en el metabolismo del glucógeno; es decir, la fuente de energía derivada de la glucosa que nuestro cuerpo almacena principalmente en el hígado y en el tejido muscular [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - glucogenosis
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-05-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- type I glycogen storage disease
1, record 3, English, type%20I%20glycogen%20storage%20disease
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- von Gierke’s disease 2, record 3, English, von%20Gierke%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
correct
- Gierke’s disease 3, record 3, English, Gierke%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
correct
- type 1 glycogenosis 3, record 3, English, type%201%20glycogenosis
correct
- glycogen storage disease I 4, record 3, English, glycogen%20storage%20disease%20I
correct
- GSD I 4, record 3, English, GSD%20I
correct
- GSD I 4, record 3, English, GSD%20I
- hepatorenal glycogenosis 5, record 3, English, hepatorenal%20glycogenosis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency, resulting in [the] accumulation of excessive amounts of glycogen of normal chemical structure, particularly in [the] liver and [kidneys]. 3, record 3, English, - type%20I%20glycogen%20storage%20disease
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Foie et voies biliaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maladie de von Gierke
1, record 3, French, maladie%20de%20von%20Gierke
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- glycogénose de type I 1, record 3, French, glycog%C3%A9nose%20de%20type%20I
correct, feminine noun
- GSD I 2, record 3, French, GSD%20I
correct, feminine noun
- GSD I 2, record 3, French, GSD%20I
- glycogénose hépato-rénale 3, record 3, French, glycog%C3%A9nose%20h%C3%A9pato%2Dr%C3%A9nale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] déficit en glucose-6-phosphatase [caractérisé] par une hépatomégalie, un retard dans le développement, une hypoglycémie, une cétose, une hyperlipémie et une acidémie hyperlactique. 3, record 3, French, - maladie%20de%20von%20Gierke
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biotechnology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- glycogen
1, record 4, English, glycogen
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- animal starch 2, record 4, English, animal%20starch
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polysaccharide, (C6H10O5)n, that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals and occurs primarily in the liver and muscle tissue. It is readily converted to glucose as needed by the body to satisfy its energy needs. Also called animal starch. 2, record 4, English, - glycogen
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biotechnologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- glycogène
1, record 4, French, glycog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] Substance glucidique de structure semblable à celle de l'amidon, formant une réserve importante de glucose pour l'organisme humain et animal. 2, record 4, French, - glycog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le glycogène est emmagasiné dans le foie et les muscles. 2, record 4, French, - glycog%C3%A8ne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Biotecnología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- glicógeno
1, record 4, Spanish, glic%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- glucógeno 2, record 4, Spanish, gluc%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polisacárido constituido exclusivamente por moléculas de glucosa, propio de células animales; se le ha llamada almidón animal. 3, record 4, Spanish, - glic%C3%B3geno
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- muscle glycogen depletion
1, record 5, English, muscle%20glycogen%20depletion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... since no technique has yet been devised that will instantly reverse glycogen depletion in the muscles, it is impossible to prove that muscle glycogen depletion alone limits prolonged exercise performance. ... Take the final 42k running leg of the 226k Ironman triathlon, for example: after cycling at 40k/hr for 4.5 hrs the lead cyclists would be expected to have near total muscle glycogen depletion according to data from lab studies. Yet the best performers are able to run at close to 16k/hr for a further 160 mins! 2, record 5, English, - muscle%20glycogen%20depletion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In short duration, high intensity events lasting between 60 and 90 minutes, an early fast pace leads to rapid muscle glycogen depletion and, should the event continue, to premature exhaustion. 3, record 5, English, - muscle%20glycogen%20depletion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- panne de glycogène musculaire
1, record 5, French, panne%20de%20glycog%C3%A8ne%20musculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En fait, il n'y a pas un mur mais des murs. [...] Le premier est «la panne de glycogène musculaire». Le deuxième est «la panne de glucose sanguin». Le troisième est «le mur de la chaleur». Le «panne de glycogène musculaire» guette surtout les coureurs dont la performance est meilleure que 4 heures environ. Leur consommation de glycogène musculaire pendant la course excède en effet leur réserve normale. Pour ne pas frapper le mur ils doivent s'assurer de partir avec des réserves de glycogène supérieures à la normale. Ceci peut être le résultat de leur entraînement ou peut-être réalisé par un bon régime de surcharge de réserves de glycogène musculaires. Enfin, lorsque la panne de glycogène musculaire survient, il n'y a absolument rien à faire, vous devez ralentir considérablement votre vitesse. Manger de grandes quantités de sucre ne sert à rien. 1, record 5, French, - panne%20de%20glycog%C3%A8ne%20musculaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'ils ressentent l'effet de fatigue soudaine causée par une panne de glycogène dans les muscles, les Français disent «toucher le mur» (d'après HAWIN-F,1985,,,40). Ils donnent ainsi à l'expression moins d'ampleur que ne lui en donne le Canada où «frapper le mur» est utilisé, peu importe lequel des 3 murs est frappé. 2, record 5, French, - panne%20de%20glycog%C3%A8ne%20musculaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-11-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- glycogen synthetase 1, record 6, English, glycogen%20synthetase
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- synthétase de glycogène
1, record 6, French, synth%C3%A9tase%20de%20glycog%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Bioquímica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sintetasa de glicógeno
1, record 6, Spanish, sintetasa%20de%20glic%C3%B3geno
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-04-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Liver and Biliary Ducts
- Genetics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Andersen’s disease
1, record 7, English, Andersen%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Andersen disease 2, record 7, English, Andersen%20disease
correct
- Najjar-Andersen syndrome 1, record 7, English, Najjar%2DAndersen%20syndrome
correct
- glycogenosis IV 3, record 7, English, glycogenosis%20IV
correct
- glycogen storage disease type IV 3, record 7, English, glycogen%20storage%20disease%20type%20IV
correct
- GSD IV 1, record 7, English, GSD%20IV
correct
- alpha 1,4-glucan-6-glucosyl transferase deficiency 1, record 7, English, alpha%201%2C4%2Dglucan%2D6%2Dglucosyl%20transferase%20deficiency
correct
- amylopectinosis brancher deficiency 1, record 7, English, amylopectinosis%20brancher%20deficiency
- brancher enzyme deficiency 1, record 7, English, brancher%20enzyme%20deficiency
- brancher deficiency 2, record 7, English, brancher%20deficiency
- amylopectinosis 2, record 7, English, amylopectinosis
- familial cirrhosis with deposition of abnormal glycogen 1, record 7, English, familial%20cirrhosis%20with%20deposition%20of%20abnormal%20glycogen
- liver cirrhosis-abnormal glycogen syndrome 1, record 7, English, liver%20cirrhosis%2Dabnormal%20glycogen%20syndrome
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inborn disorder of the endocrine glands with error of glycogen metabolism due to a 1,4-glucan-alpha 1,4-glucan-6-glucosyl transferase deficiency. 1, record 7, English, - Andersen%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Foie et voies biliaires
- Génétique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- maladie d'Andersen
1, record 7, French, maladie%20d%27Andersen
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- glycogénose musculaire type IV 2, record 7, French, glycog%C3%A9nose%20musculaire%20type%20IV
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le déficit en enzyme branchante (amylo-1,4-> 1,6-transglycosylase) ou glycogénose de type IV (maladie d'Andersen) a un spectre très étendu de phénotypes cliniques. L'enzyme est codée par un gène porté par le chromosome 3. Le déficit enzymatique, transmis selon un mode autosomique récessif, peut être cliniquement silencieux ou s'exprimer par une atteinte hépatique, cardiaque, musculaire, squellettique ou cérébrale. [...] Le diagnostic repose sur la mise en évidence de l'accumulation glycogénique [...] dans les tissus atteints. 1, record 7, French, - maladie%20d%27Andersen
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-08-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Food Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- glycogen synthase 1, record 8, English, glycogen%20synthase
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- glycogénésynthétase
1, record 8, French, glycog%C3%A9n%C3%A9synth%C3%A9tase
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Industria alimentaria
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- glucogenosintetasa
1, record 8, Spanish, glucogenosintetasa
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-04-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- glycogen phosphorylase
1, record 9, English, glycogen%20phosphorylase
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme that catalyses the conversion of glycogen to glucose-1-phosphate. 2, record 9, English, - glycogen%20phosphorylase
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- glycogène phosphorylase
1, record 9, French, glycog%C3%A8ne%20phosphorylase
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- phosphorylase 2, record 9, French, phosphorylase
correct, feminine noun
- phosphorylase de glycogène 3, record 9, French, phosphorylase%20de%20glycog%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme [...] des tissus animaux qui catalyse la décomposition du polysaccharide de réserve, le glycogène, [...] pour donner le glucose 1-phosphate. 4, record 9, French, - glycog%C3%A8ne%20phosphorylase
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- fosforilasa de glicógeno
1, record 9, Spanish, fosforilasa%20de%20glic%C3%B3geno
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- glucogenofosforilasa 1, record 9, Spanish, glucogenofosforilasa
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-10-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- glycogen 6-gluycanohydrolase
1, record 10, English, glycogen%206%2Dgluycanohydrolase
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- isoamylase 1, record 10, English, isoamylase
correct
- amylopectine 6-glucananhydrolase 2, record 10, English, amylopectine%206%2Dglucananhydrolase
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme that cleaves [alpha]-1,6)-linkages when present in branch points in oligosaccharides and poly-saccharides. 1, record 10, English, - glycogen%206%2Dgluycanohydrolase
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- glycogène 6-glucanohydrolase
1, record 10, French, glycog%C3%A8ne%206%2Dglucanohydrolase
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- alpha(1->6)-glucane-6-glucanohydrolase 2, record 10, French, alpha%281%2D%3E6%29%2Dglucane%2D6%2Dglucanohydrolase
correct
- alpha(->6) glucosidase 3, record 10, French, alpha%28%2D%3E6%29%20glucosidase
correct
- amylo-alpha-1,6-glucosidase 4, record 10, French, amylo%2Dalpha%2D1%2C6%2Dglucosidase
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzyme débranchant pouvant hydrolyser les liaisons (1->6) d'un polysaccharide de structure ramifiée, comme l'amylopectine, ou isoamylose, aux points de ramification. 1, record 10, French, - glycog%C3%A8ne%206%2Dglucanohydrolase
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-07-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- glycogen Ficoll
1, record 11, English, glycogen%20Ficoll
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Ficoll 1, record 11, French, Ficoll
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-07-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- carbohydrate loading 1, record 12, English, carbohydrate%20loading
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- glycogen loading 1, record 12, English, glycogen%20loading
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- surcharge glucidique
1, record 12, French, surcharge%20glucidique
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
surcharge de surcompensation des ressources de glycogène. 1, record 12, French, - surcharge%20glucidique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conditionnement physique. Source : Centre national du sport. 1, record 12, French, - surcharge%20glucidique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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