Tag: HEXA gene mutation

  • Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2

    Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2 Definition and Description of Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2 Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2, also known as Tay-Sachs disease, is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to break down certain fats known as gangliosides. This condition is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme Hexosaminidase A (Hex-A), which is essential for…