Glucosylsphingosine (Lyso-Gb1) as a reliable biomarker in Gaucher disease: a narrative review

Abstract Background Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare, inherited, autosomal recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme, acid β-glucosidase. Its diagnosis is achieved via measurements of acid β-glucosidase activity in either fresh peripheral blood leukocytes or dried blood spots,...

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Main Authors: Gaetano Giuffrida, Uros Markovic, Annalisa Condorelli, Valeria Calafiore, Daniela Nicolosi, Marianna Calagna, Stephanie Grasso, Marco Tindaro Valentino Ragusa, Jennifer Gentile, Mariasanta Napolitano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02623-7