Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency Type C Market: North America to Retain Its Dominance
Niemann-Pick C disease is one of a group of lysosomal storage diseases that affect metabolism and that are caused by genetic mutations. It involves the accumulation of sphingolipids in cells throughout the body, particularly reticuloendothelial cells (the mononuclear phagocyte system). Symptoms include enlarged liver, brain damage, difficulty walking and swallowing, increased sensitivity to touch, difficulty speaking, loss of muscle tone, learning difficulties. Such factors influencing prevalence of acid aphingomyelinase deficiency have been included in a report titled "Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency...
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