Hexokinase deficiency (HKD)

Nutrition Now
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Chapter12: Useful Facts About Sugars, Starches, And Fiber
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Hexokinase deficiency (HKD) is a congenital disease that can disrupt intracellular glucose levels. Please provide an explanation of the diseases impact on intracellular glucose levels and the mechanism by which how GLUT1 regulates this disrupted glucose level.

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