[Fabry's disease (alpha-galactosidase-A deficiency): physiopathology, clinical signs, and genetic aspects].

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Fabry disease (FD, OMIM 301500) is an X-linked inherited disorder of metabolism due to mutations in the gene encoding alpha-galactosidase A, a lysosomal enzyme. The enzymatic defect leads to the accumulation of neutral glycosphingolipids throughout the body, particularly within endothelial cells. Resulting narrowing and tortuosity of small blood vessels lead to tissue ischaemia and infarction. Inability to...

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