Urinary levels of a proposed Pompe disease biomarker known as Glc4 are higher in patients with either infantile-onset…
Marisa Wexler, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
The discovery of a new combination of mutations causing infantile-onset Pompe disease, described in a case report, highlights the…
When used in combination with enzyme replacement therapy, albuterol improves lung and motor function in patients with…
People with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) can develop damage to the nerves that run throughout their body, a recent case…
Muscle strength and function measurements in people with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) correlate with whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (WBMRI) results,…
A molecular “tag” to improve distribution of the acid-alpha glucosidase (GAA) protein within cells enhanced the efficacy of gene…
The use of enzyme replacement therapy is safe and effective in Japanese people living with Pompe disease, a new…
A new study reports the genetic and clinical characteristics of 113 U.S. children who have Pompe disease, the largest such…