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Ina Knerr is a leading researcher in the field of inborn errors of metabolism, with a particular focus on classical galactosaemia. Her work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of this rare genetic disorder by uncovering novel insights into its pathophysiology. Knerr’s major contributions center on the role of IgG N-glycosylation and N-glycan biosynthesis, demonstrating that aberrant galactose incorporation into immunoglobulin G glycans serves as a sensitive biomarker for disease monitoring. Her seminal 2016 paper, which has garnered 46 citations, revealed that patients with classical galactosaemia exhibit distinct N-glycan profiles, offering a new window into the molecular consequences of galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase deficiency. This work, alongside her 2015 study (10 citations), established IgG galactose incorporation ratios as a practical tool for tracking metabolic control and long-term complications. Knerr’s research bridges basic glycobiology and clinical application, providing a non-invasive method to assess disease status. Her findings have significant implications for patient management, offering hope for improved monitoring strategies in this challenging condition.
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