Glycogen is a multibranched glucose polysaccharide that provides energy storage in fungi, animals, and bacteria. In humans, glycogen is made and stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells. When the body does not get glucose from food, glycogen is broken down into the bloodstream to release glucose.
Pulmonary Interstitial Glycogenosis: An Overview
Pulmonary interstitial glycogenosis (PIG) is a condition that affects newborns and young children characterized by an abnormal buildup of sugar in the lungs.
