Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (Krabbe Disease): An Update

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Globoid cell leukodystrophy or Krabbe is a disease that affects children as well as adults who have mutations in the gene encoding the enzyme galactosylceramidase/galctocerebrosidase (GALC), resulting in the deposition of the toxic lipid D-galactosyl-beta1-1' sphingosine (GalSph or psychosine). Several therapeutic modalities were used to treat patients with Krabbe disease, including hematopoietic stem cell...

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