Lysosomal diseases: Overview on current diagnosis and treatment

Abstract Lysosomal diseases (LDs), also known as lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs), are a heterogeneous group of conditions caused by defects in lysosomal function. LDs may result from deficiency of lysosomal hydrolases, membrane-associated transporters or other non-enzymatic proteins. Interest in the LD field is growing each year, as more conditions are, or will soon be treatable. In this article, we review the diagnosis of LDs, from clinical suspicion and screening tests to the identification of enzyme or protein deficiencies and molecular genetic diagnosis. We also cover the treatment approaches that are currently available or in development, including hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, enzyme replacement therapy, small molecules, and gene therapy.

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Main Authors:	Poswar,Fabiano de Oliveira, Vairo,Filippo, Burin,Maira, Michelin-Tirelli,Kristiane, Brusius-Facchin,Ana Carolina, Kubaski,Francyne, Souza,Carolina Fischinger Moura de, Baldo,Guilherme, Giugliani,Roberto
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Genética 2019
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1415-47572019000200165
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