Research Notes on Tay-Sachs Disease Causes
Tay-Sachs disease is an inherited central nervous disorder that appears in three variations: Classic Infantile, Juvenile, and Late Onset Tay-Sachs. It is caused by the absence of an important enzyme called hexosaminidase A (hex A). Hex A is necessary for the breakdown of certain fatty compounds in the brain. Accumulation of these compounds results in gradual damaging of the brain.
Top Resources on Tay-Sachs Disease Causes
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Tay-Sachs Disease
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Tay-Sachs Disease Causes
- HealthAtoZ: Tay-Sachs Disease
- National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association (NTSAD): Cause
- Wikipedia: Etiology And Pathogenesis
- Cedars-Sinai: Causes and Risk Factors
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What Causes Tay-Sachs Disease?
- National Human Genome Research Institute: Learning About Tay-Sachs Disease
- Genetics Home Reference: Tay-Sachs Disease
- March of Dimes: Tay-Sachs Disease
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- Contributor: Martin Dela Cruz, RMT
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