Normally, this glycogen storage disease type IV is caused due to mutations in the GBE1 gene, an important glycogen branching enzyme. This enzyme is responsible for producing glycogen, a major energy source. It results from abnormal functioning of the enzyme, which accelerates glycogen metabolism. In general, glycogen storage disorder is an autosomal recessive trait. Parents who are close relatives o  Read More

There are a few risk factors that can make you more likely to get sly syndrome.One of the main risk factors is age-sly syndrome is most commonly diagnosed in people between ages 45 and 65. It's more common in men than women, but it can happen to anyone of any age and gender.Also, One of the main risk factors for Sly syndrome is genetic. If someone in your family has Sly syndrome, you have a higher chance o  Read More