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Disease pathogenesis explained by basic science: lysosomal storage diseases as autophagocytic disorders.
International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics - 1 Jan 2009
Ballabio A
Abstract excerpt
Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are characterized by intra-lysosomal accumulation of undegraded metabolites due to the defective activity of lysosomal enzymes. There is a paucity of data, however, relating to the mechanisms that link this accumulation with disease pathology. Several LSDs can be attributed to deficiencies in the activity of sulfatase enzymes. The gene responsible for the post-translational...
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