Fabry's disease causes
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ghazal Sanadgol, M.D.[2]
Overview
- Fabry's disease is caused by a mutation in the GLA gene.
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Causes
- Fabry's disease is a genetically X - linked inherited disorder due to a mutation in the GLA gene which is responsible for coding lysosomal enzyme alpha galactosidase A.
- The deficiency of the enzyme leads to a build up of Gb3 (Globotriaosylhexidase) in the lysosomes.
- These accumulations in various tissues leads to classic manifestations of fabry's disease that include skin, cardiac, renal, and neurological involvement.[1]