Johann Pompe
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Joannes Cassianus Pompe was a Dutch pathologist.
He characterized the condition now known as Glycogen storage disease type II
in 1932. It is sometimes referred to by his name.
He was executed by the German army in April 1945 for espionage.
He characterized the condition now known as Glycogen storage disease type II
Glycogen storage disease type II
Glycogen storage disease type II is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder which damages muscle and nerve cells throughout the body. It is caused by an accumulation of glycogen in the lysosome due to deficiency of the lysosomal acid alpha-glucosidase enzyme...
in 1932. It is sometimes referred to by his name.
He was executed by the German army in April 1945 for espionage.