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AAV-Mediated expression of galactocerebrosidase in brain results in attenuated symptoms and extended life span in murine models of globoid cell leukodystrophy
8 Feb 2005
Abstract excerpt
Globoid cell leukodystrophy (GLD) or Krabbe disease is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by a deficiency of galactocerebrosidase (GALC) activity. GALC is required for the lysosomal degradation of galactosylceramide, psychosine, and possibly other galactolipids. This process is extremely important during active myelination. In the absence of functional GALC, psychosine accumulates, resulting in the apoptotic...
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