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| ====== Tay Sachs Disease ====== | ====== Tay Sachs Disease ====== | ||
| - | Tay Sachs is a fatal genetic disorder which occurs due to the deletion of an enzyme called beta-hexosaminidase A (also known as, HEXA), resulting in the accumulation of fatty acid GM2 ganglioside in neurons. This eventually leads to the progressive malfunctioning and degeneration of neurons. | + | Tay Sachs is a fatal genetic disorder which occurs due to the deletion of an enzyme called beta-hexosaminidase A (also known as, HEXA), resulting in the accumulation of fatty acid GM2 ganglioside in neurons. This eventually leads to the progressive malfunctioning and degeneration of neutrons (GHR, n.d.). |
| ===== Signs & Symptoms ===== | ===== Signs & Symptoms ===== | ||
