| Literature DB >> 7026736 |
P Purkiss, M Baraitser, O Borud, R A Chalmers.
Abstract
A series of biochemical tests aimed at elucidating the fundamental cause has been applied to 20 patients with Friedreich's ataxia. Special emphasis was placed upon pyruvate metabolism. The results demonstrate no precisely identifiable defect in the metabolism of pyruvate but indicate an abnormality in glucose uptake and metabolism.Entities:
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Year: 1981 PMID: 7026736 PMCID: PMC491061 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.44.7.574
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry ISSN: 0022-3050 Impact factor: 10.154