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. One potential treatment focuses on the lack of the hexosaminidase A enzyme. If the enzyme can be replaced, then the GM2 deposits could be broken down into their component parts, and nerve cells could return to a state of proper function.
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What is Tay Sachs disease?
tay - sachs disease is when you are born without hexosinidase.... it messes up your nerves and changes your physical appearance after a few months
Recessive disorder that results from the absence of an enzyme required to break lipids down?
tay-sachs disease
What are other names for tay sachs disease?
Tay-Sachs disease is abbreviated to TSD and is also known as GM2 gangliosidosis or Hexosaminidase A deficiency.
What are mutation that result in death?
These are called fatal genetic mutations. Same examples are: Tay-Sachs disease, Neimann-Pick disease, Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13 are "Edwards Syndrome" and "Patau Syndrome," respectively and Cystic fibrosis
Tay-Sachs disease is a human genetic abnormality that results in cells accumulating and becoming clogged with very large and complex lipids Which cellular organelle must be involved in this condition?
lysosomes
Tay-Sachs disease is a human?
Tay-Sachs disease is a human genetic disorder.
Do ribosomes have to do with Tay-Sachs disease?
no. tay-sachs is caused by a genetic muttation on chromosome 15. look it up on wikipedia.
What do galactosemia ansd Tay-Sachs disease have in common?
Both are inherited (genetic) disorders
Is Tay Sachs disease contagious?
No, it is a very rare genetic disease that is spread through reproduction and not by human-to-human contact.
What is an example of a genetic disorder resulting from a mutuation?
-Cystic Fibrosis -Hemophilia -Tay-Sachs disease
It is estimated that 1 in 30 Ashkenazi Jews carries the genetic marker for what disease?
PCH=Tay Sachs
What genetic disorder is characterized by retina defects?
Tay-Sachs disease has an eye spot that is red on the back of the retina.
When was Sachs' Disease created?
Sachs' Disease was created in 1999.
What is Tay Sachs disease?
tay - sachs disease is when you are born without hexosinidase.... it messes up your nerves and changes your physical appearance after a few months
What cellular organelle is involved in Tay-sachs?
Tay-Sachs disease is a human genetic disorder which results in the accumulation of cells due to the clogging caused by undigested lipids. The organelle involved in this disease is the lysosome.
How is Tay Sachs Disease inherited?
A mutation of the HEX A gene of chromosome 15 causes Tay-Sachs disease. As a result, the protein hexosaminidase A is not formed properly and GM2 ganglioside, the lipid normally broken down by hexosaminidase A, accumulates to toxic levels (especially in the brain).
What are causes of tay Sachs?
Tay-Sachs is caused by a defective gene. Genes are located on chromosomes, and serve to direct specific development/processes within the body. The genetic defect in Tay-Sachs disease results in the lack of an enzyme called hexosaminidase A.
