Tag: alpha-galactosidase A

Fabry Disease Definition and Description of Fabry Disease Fabry Disease is a rare genetic disorder that results from a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A (GLA). This enzyme is crucial for the metabolism of certain lipids, specifically globotriaosylceramide. When GLA is deficient, toxic levels of these lipids build up in the body, particularly affecting the…