Sandhoff disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
lysosomal storage disease
gptkbp:affects gptkb:nervous_system
gptkbp:causedBy mutation in HEXB gene
gptkbp:characterizedBy accumulation of GM2 ganglioside
progressive neurodegeneration
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
enzyme assay
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1968
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sandhoff disease
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal recessive
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Konrad_Sandhoff
gptkbp:onset adult
infancy
juvenile
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:prognosis poor
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Tay-Sachs_disease
gptkbp:symptom muscle weakness
hearing loss
vision loss
seizures
cherry-red spot in retina
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:hexosaminidase_A
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6