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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for Ganglioside
  1. GM2A gene 
    ... provides instructions for making a protein called the ganglioside GM2 activator. This protein is necessary for the ... beta-hexosaminidase A. Beta-hexosaminidase A and the ganglioside GM2 activator protein work together in lysosomes, which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/gm2a - Genetics
  2. ST3GAL5 gene 
    ... the production of certain fatty molecules (lipids) called gangliosides. Specifically, GM3 synthase converts a molecule called lactosylceramide to a simple ganglioside called GM3. Further reactions use GM3 to create ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/st3gal5 - Genetics
  3. GM3 synthase deficiency 
    ... first step in the production of molecules called gangliosides. These molecules are present in cells and tissues ... nervous system. Although their exact functions are unclear, gangliosides appear to be important for normal brain development ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/gm3-synthase-deficiency - Genetics
  4. Mucolipidosis type IV 
    ... not show signs and symptoms of the condition. Ganglioside sialidase deficiency ML4 MLIV Sialolipidosis Genetic Testing Registry: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/mucolipidosis-type-iv - Genetics
  5. Guillain-Barré syndrome 
    Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body' ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/guillain-barre-syndrome - Genetics
  6. GM2 activator deficiency 
    ... provides instructions for making a protein called the ganglioside GM2 activator. This protein is required for the ... beta-hexosaminidase A. Beta-hexosaminidase A and the ganglioside GM2 activator protein work together in lysosomes, which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/gm2-activator-deficiency - Genetics
  7. GM1 gangliosidosis 
    ... down several molecules, including a substance called GM1 ganglioside. GM1 ganglioside is important for normal functioning of neurons in ... are not as effective at breaking down GM1 ganglioside as the normal version of the enzyme. Without ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/gm1-gangliosidosis - Genetics
  8. Tay-Sachs disease 
    ... helps break down a fatty substance called GM2 ganglioside found in cell membranes. HEXA gene variants affect ... beta-hexosaminidase A enzyme to break down GM2 ganglioside. As a result, GM2 ganglioside accumulates to toxic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/tay-sachs-disease - Genetics
  9. Sandhoff disease 
    ... helps break down a fatty substance called GM2 ganglioside.Variants in the HEXB gene disrupt the activity ... enzymes from breaking down certain molecules, including GM2 ganglioside. As a result, these compounds can accumulate to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/sandhoff-disease - Genetics
  10. GLB1 gene 
    ... galactosidase helps break down certain substances, including GM1 ganglioside and keratan sulfate. GM1 ganglioside is important for normal functioning of nerve cells ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/glb1 - Genetics
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