Video from Paul Bolin, M.D. on YouTube

2.1.3 Describe the metabolism of fructose and galactose and their disorders (galactosaemia, hereditary fructose intolerance).

Why this video

This video walks through the metabolic blocks, clinical presentations, and biochemical mechanisms behind both hereditary fructose intolerance and the galactosaemias.

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Covers part of this objective. It leaves out: Detailed steps of normal secondary pathways, including the polyol pathway and UDP-galactose interconversions for complex carbohydrate synthesis.

Heads up

It focuses on clinical diagnosis and medical licensing exam management, which extends beyond the biochemical scope of this course.

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