Anderson-Fabry disease

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Genetics
gptkbp:advocacy important for patient support
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Fabry_disease
gptkbp:breeding_range Xq22.1
gptkbp:caused_by deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing
for new therapies
angiokeratomas
corneal verticillata
hypohidrosis
acroparesthesia
gptkbp:complications hearing loss
neuropathy
gastrointestinal issues
corneal opacities
gptkbp:condition gptkb:Cardiology
stroke
renal failure
gptkbp:diagnosis clinical evaluation
enzyme assay
biochemical testing
molecular genetic testing
gptkbp:financial_support available through organizations
gptkbp:first_described_by in 1898
by Johannes Fabry
gptkbp:gender_disparity more severe in males
gptkbp:genetic_studies recommended for families
gptkbp:historical_context part of lysosomal storage disorders
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Anderson-Fabry disease
gptkbp:inherits_from X-linked inheritance
gptkbp:is_involved_in available for patients
gptkbp:lifespan varies by severity
gptkbp:management multidisciplinary approach
gptkbp:patient_prognosis depends on early diagnosis
improves with treatment
gptkbp:prevalence varies by region
1 in 100,000 females
1 in 40,000 to 1 in 117,000 males
gptkbp:promoter GLA
gptkbp:public_awareness increased in recent years
important for early detection
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:gene_therapy
new enzyme replacement therapies
gptkbp:research_institutes involved in studies
gptkbp:screenings genetic testing
family history
gptkbp:symptoms skin rash
important for quality of life
heart issues
kidney problems
pain in hands and feet
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:Biology
pain management
pain relief medications
kidney transplant
cardiac care
gptkbp:type lysosomal storage disorder
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fabry_disease
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5