Gaucher Disease
Posted on April 18, 2008 by Anshu Gupta
Gaucher Disease: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the deficiency of the enzyme called glucocerebrosidase and accumulation of glycosylceramide (glucocerebroside). There are three forms of this disease: type 1, 2 and 3. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Gaucher Disease is available below.
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