Catalysis corresponds to the lowering of the activation energy required for chemical and biological reactions. Catalytic lowering of the required amount of energy is made possible by a catalyst, which in biology corresponds to an enzyme. In enzymatic diseases, the catalytic properties of enzymes may be reduced or even abolished. What is catalysis? Catalytic reduction … Catalysis: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Gaucher’s disease (pronounced goschee) is one of the so-called storage diseases. Due to the defect of a special enzyme, fatty substances cannot be broken down. Instead, the body stores them in organs and bones. This has fatal consequences for those affected. What are the causes and consequences of the disease and how is it treated? … Gaucher Disease: Lifelong Therapy Helps Sufferers
Products Imiglucerase is commercially available as a powder for the preparation of an infusion solution (Cerezyme). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Structure and properties Imiglucerase is an enzyme produced by biotechnological methods. The glycoprotein consists of 497 amino acids. The sequence differs in one amino acid from the natural acid beta-glucocerebrosidase. … Imiglucerase
Krabbe disease is a hereditary storage disease that causes demyelination of the nervous system. It is caused by a chromosomal mutation. To date, the disease is incurable. What is Krabbe disease? Krabbe disease is a rare storage disease in the cerebroside family. The disease is also known as globoid cell leukodystrophy. The disease is named … Krabbe Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
