Generation of osteoclasts from type 1 Gaucher patients and correlation with clinical and genetic features of disease.

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Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by deficient activity of β-glucocerebrosidase resulting in the accumulation of glucosylceramide. Bone disease is a common feature with radiological evidence in up to 93% of patients. Severity of bone involvement ranges from osteoporosis to pathological fractures. The progressive course of type 1 GD is largely mitigated by treatment with enzyme...

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