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Vladimir [108]
2 years ago
5

Tay-Sachs disease is the result of a genetic defect in the metabolism of:

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hammer [34]2 years ago
5 0

Tay-Sachs disease is the result of a genetic defect in the metabolism of gangliosides.

<h3>What are gangliosides?</h3>

The gangliosides are chemical compounds formed by a glycosphingolipid linked to a sugar.

These molecules (gangliosides) are built up in the brain in diseases such as Tay-Sachs disease.

In conclusion, Tay-Sachs disease is the result of a genetic defect in the metabolism of gangliosides.

Learn more about the gangliosides here:

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