Understanding Cellular Dysfunction in Tay-Sachs Disease
In the case of Tay-Sachs disease, the body lacks the enzyme hexosaminidase A, responsible for breaking down a waste product called GM2 ganglioside. As the GM2 ganglioside accumulates in the brain cells, it leads to their progressive damage and neurological symptoms.Immune System Disorders - Related Articles
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