What Is Galp Disease?

GALP (Galanin Like Peptide) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with GALP include Ganglioneuroblastoma and Ganglioneuroma. Gene Ontology (GO) annotations related to this gene include hormone activity.

What is the symptoms of GALT?

Early signs of GALT include:
  • Poor weight gain and growth (known as failure to thrive)
  • Poor feeding and sucking.
  • Vomiting.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Sleeping longer or more often.
  • Tiredness.
  • Irritability.
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

How is Galt deficiency treated?

GALT deficiency: Lack of the enzyme called GALT (galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase) which causes the genetic metabolic disease galactosemia, one of the diseases in many newborn screening panels. The disease can be fatal, if undetected. If detected, it can be treated by avoiding galactose in the diet.

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