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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Sulfatide
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  1. Metachromatic leukodystrophy 
    ... disorder characterized by the accumulation of fats called sulfatides in cells. This accumulation especially affects cells in ... myelin make up a tissue called white matter. Sulfatide accumulation in myelin-producing cells causes progressive destruction ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/metachromatic-leukodystrophy - Genetics
  2. ARSA gene 
    ... lysosomes, arylsulfatase A helps process substances known as sulfatides. Sulfatides are a subgroup of sphingolipids, a category of fats that are important components of cell membranes. Sulfatides are abundant in the nervous system's white ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/arsa - Genetics
  3. PSAP gene 
    ... in breaking down a subgroup of sphingolipids called sulfatides, especially in the nervous system's white matter, ... protein. This deficiency interferes with the breakdown of sulfatides. As a result, these substances can accumulate to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/psap - Genetics