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Type-VII (Tarui’s Disease)

• It results from deficiency of the glycolytic enzyme
   phospho-fructokinase (PFK) in the muscle and
   erythrocytes.

• Impairs the ability of cells such as RBC’s and skeletal
   muscle cells to use glucose for energy.

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