- Characterized by deficiency in the beta-glucocerebrosidase enzyme.
- There is an accumulation of Glucocerebroside
- Symptoms include hepatosplenomegaly, mental retardation in infants, and long-bone degeneration.
Reference:
1. Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology: 23rd Edition. Kim E. Barrett et al. McGraw-Hill Publishing. 2010.
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