GM1 Gangliosidosis in Cats
Bioguard Corporation GM1 gangliosidosis is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of the enzyme β-galactosidase. Mutations in the GLB1 gene, encoding β-galactosidase, cause the progressive, neurosomatic, lysosomal storage disorder. Cats affected with gangliosidosis have progressive neurologic dysfunction around 3 months of age and premature death around one year old. Pathogenesis Gangliosides, normally hydrolyzed […]
