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Which of the following is not a symptom of Niemann-Pick Disease types A and B?
Which of the following is not a symptom of Niemann-Pick Disease types A and B?
What is the accumulated lipid in Niemann-Pick disease types A and B?
What is the accumulated lipid in Niemann-Pick disease types A and B?
What is the most common type of Niemann-Pick disease?
What is the most common type of Niemann-Pick disease?
What is the primary defect in Niemann-Pick disease type C?
What is the primary defect in Niemann-Pick disease type C?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Niemann-Pick disease type C?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Niemann-Pick disease type C?
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Which of the following diseases involves a defect in α-galactosidase?
Which of the following diseases involves a defect in α-galactosidase?
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Which of the following diseases is X-linked?
Which of the following diseases is X-linked?
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Which of the following is a substrate reduction therapy for Gaucher disease?
Which of the following is a substrate reduction therapy for Gaucher disease?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the genetic basis of lysosomal storage diseases?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the genetic basis of lysosomal storage diseases?
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What is the primary goal of supportive care measures in individuals with lysosomal storage diseases?
What is the primary goal of supportive care measures in individuals with lysosomal storage diseases?
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Which of these is a common treatment approach for lysosomal storage diseases?
Which of these is a common treatment approach for lysosomal storage diseases?
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What is the primary obstacle in utilizing enzyme replacement therapy to treat lysosomal storage diseases affecting the central nervous system?
What is the primary obstacle in utilizing enzyme replacement therapy to treat lysosomal storage diseases affecting the central nervous system?
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How do small molecule chaperones work?
How do small molecule chaperones work?
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Why are small molecule chaperones considered advantageous over enzyme replacement therapy?
Why are small molecule chaperones considered advantageous over enzyme replacement therapy?
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What is the primary defect in Tay-Sachs disease?
What is the primary defect in Tay-Sachs disease?
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Which of the following statements about Tay-Sachs disease is true?
Which of the following statements about Tay-Sachs disease is true?
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What enzyme deficiency is associated with Tay-Sachs Disease?
What enzyme deficiency is associated with Tay-Sachs Disease?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of Tay-Sachs Disease?
Which of the following is a common symptom of Tay-Sachs Disease?
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What is the cause of the enzyme deficiency in Tay-Sachs Disease?
What is the cause of the enzyme deficiency in Tay-Sachs Disease?
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Which population is reported to have a higher prevalence of Tay-Sachs Disease?
Which population is reported to have a higher prevalence of Tay-Sachs Disease?
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In patients with Sandhoff Disease, which enzyme deficiency occurs?
In patients with Sandhoff Disease, which enzyme deficiency occurs?
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What is a notable characteristic of the lysosomes in patients with Tay-Sachs Disease?
What is a notable characteristic of the lysosomes in patients with Tay-Sachs Disease?
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What is a common neurological symptom in children with Tay-Sachs Disease?
What is a common neurological symptom in children with Tay-Sachs Disease?
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What is the expected outcome for children diagnosed with Tay-Sachs Disease?
What is the expected outcome for children diagnosed with Tay-Sachs Disease?
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Which of these is a symptom of Fabry disease?
Which of these is a symptom of Fabry disease?
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What is the primary cause of Gaucher's disease?
What is the primary cause of Gaucher's disease?
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Which of these is NOT a clinical presentation of Fabry disease?
Which of these is NOT a clinical presentation of Fabry disease?
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Gaucher cells?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Gaucher cells?
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What is the mechanism of action of migalastat (Galafold) in the treatment of Fabry disease?
What is the mechanism of action of migalastat (Galafold) in the treatment of Fabry disease?
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Which type of Gaucher disease has the highest prevalence in Western countries?
Which type of Gaucher disease has the highest prevalence in Western countries?
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What is the standard treatment for Gaucher's disease?
What is the standard treatment for Gaucher's disease?
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What is the relationship between Fabry disease and Gaucher's disease?
What is the relationship between Fabry disease and Gaucher's disease?
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Study Notes
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
- Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) encompass 50-70 unique monogenic diseases, mostly autosomal recessive or X-linked.
- The estimated incidence is 1 in 7,000 to 8,000 live births.
- Defects in degradative enzymes cause accumulation of specific macromolecules within lysosomes.
- This accumulation progressively damages multiple tissues and organs, potentially becoming life-threatening.
- Many LSDs significantly affect the central nervous system (CNS).
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding molecular defects, clinical symptoms, and current treatments for common lysosomal storage diseases.
- Specific diseases highlighted include Fabry disease (X-linked), Tay-Sachs disease, Gaucher disease, Sandhoff disease, Niemann-Pick disease (Types A, B, and C), and metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Lysosome Structure and Function
- Lysosomes are cellular recycling plants, where enzymes break down macromolecules.
- Enzymes and substrates normally reside within lysosomes.
- Deficiencies in lysosomal enzymes lead to substance buildup and disease.
- Lysosomal storage diseases result from degradative enzyme activity defects or transporter defects.
Management of Lysosomal Storage Diseases
- Supportive care tailored to the disease stage, involved organs/systems, and degree of impairment.
- Measures may include blood transfusions, bed rest, analgesia, anti-inflammatory agents, hyperbaric oxygen, and surgery.
- Treatment focuses on correcting the biochemical deficiency, often using enzyme replacement therapy.
Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- A treatment option for enzyme deficiencies, symptoms are treated, not the underlying cause.
- Given by infusion, on a regular basis (biweekly).
- Produced recombinantly in mammalian cell culture and purified.
- Enzyme targeting to the lysosome remains a challenge.
Small Molecule Chaperones
- These molecules normalize enzyme folding and transport.
- They often cross the blood-brain barrier and are easy to synthesize, as well as more stable than biologics.
- They can be taken orally, and are competitive inhibitors, allosteric ligands, or inducers of endogenous chaperones.
Glycosphingolipids (Gangliosides)
- Gangliosides are glycolipids, critical components of the nervous system.
- Important in cell-cell recognition, signal transduction, etc.
- GM1, GM2, and GM3 are examples of gangliosides.
- Structural arrangement of gangliosides can explain certain symptoms.
Tay-Sachs Disease
- A lysosomal storage disease caused by deficiency of hexosaminidase A.
- Symptoms, including upper and lower neuron deficits, progressing to blindness, often appear in early childhood and lead to significant cognitive dysfunction.
- No effective treatment or cure, due to hexA-ERT's inability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
- More prevalent in intermarried populations.
Sandhoff Disease
- A disorder in globoside degradation caused by a deficiency of both types of hexosaminidase.
- Similar symptoms to Tay-Sachs in some ways, without a cure.
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
- A disorder caused by a deficiency in arylsulfatase A.
- Progressive deterioration of intellectual functions, motor skills, and other severe effects.
Fabry Disease
- An X-linked disorder caused by a deficiency in alpha-galactosidase A.
- Neuropathy, affecting the hands and feet, skin lesions, absence of sweat, GI problems, renal, and cardiac diseases are involved.
- Diagnosis is by testing alpha-galactosidase A in blood or genetic testing.
- Enzyme replacement therapy is an available treatment option.
Gaucher Disease
- A common lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in glucocerebrosidase.
- Hepatosplenomegaly (enlarged liver and spleen), bone and joint pain, and osteoporosis are involved
- Three types, varying in severity, with different treatments.
- Enzyme replacement therapy is a treatment option.
Niemann-Pick Disease (Types A, B, and C)
- Type A: Severe progressive neurodegeneration and early death.
- Type B: Later-onset, usually surviving into adulthood.
- Type C: More common than A & B, features progressive neurodegeneration, ataxia, and dystonia.
- Sphingomyelinase deficiency is involved in Type A and B.
- Type C involves cholesterol transport defects.
- No curative treatment is currently available.
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This quiz covers the complex world of lysosomal storage diseases, including their molecular defects, clinical symptoms, and treatments. Specific diseases like Fabry, Tay-Sachs, and Gaucher are discussed, along with their impact on the central nervous system. Gain a deeper understanding of how deficiencies in degradative enzymes can lead to serious health challenges.
