Tay-sachs disease

Author(s)

• Desnick, Robert J.
• Kaback, Michael M.

Bibliographic Information

Tay-sachs disease

edited by Robert J. Desnick, Michael M. Kaback

（Advances in genetics / edited by E.W. Caspari and M. Demerec, v. 44）

Academic Press, c2001

Note

Series title from running title.

Includes bibliographies and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Tay-Sachs disease is a rare hereditary disease caused by a genetic mutation that leaves the body unable to produce an enzyme necessary for fat metabolism in nerve cells, producing central nervous system degeneration. In infants, it is characterized by progressive mental deterioration, blindness, paralysis, epileptic seizures, and death by age four. Adult-onset Tay-Sachs occurs in persons who have a genetic mutation that is similar but allows some production of the missing enzyme. There is no treatment for Tay-Sachs.A test to determine whether an infant is carrying the Tay-Sachs disease was introduced in 1969. However, work continues to be done to help find a cure. Because there is no cure for this deadly disease, genetic research is essential. Advances in Genetics presents an eclectic mix of articles of use to all human and molecular geneticists. They are written and edited by recognized leaders in the field and make this an essential series of books for anyone in the genetics field.

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• NCID: BA53800836
• ISBN:
  • 0120176440
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: San Diego ; Tokyo
• Pages/Volumes: xx, 363 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA01374349