Sandhoff disease

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Genetics
gptkbp:affects gptkb:computer
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:depression
gptkb:neurodegenerative_diseases
gptkb:pneumonia
cognitive decline
sleep disturbances
aggression
respiratory failure
ataxia
deafness
severe pain
behavioral issues
skin lesions
social withdrawal
failure to thrive
neurodegeneration
motor dysfunction
autism spectrum disorder
dysphagia
loss of independence
dysarthria
hypotonia
scoliosis
spasticity
contractures
cardiac issues
loss of motor skills
hyperactivity
hepatosplenomegaly
severe fatigue
severe anxiety
loss of speech
cherry-red spot in the eye
loss of self-care skills
loss of social skills
need for full-time care
severe developmental delay
gptkbp:caused_by hexosaminidase A and B deficiency
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing studies
gene therapy trials
enzyme replacement trials
gptkbp:condition gptkb:GM2_gangliosidosis
gptkb:Tay-Sachs_disease
gptkbp:diagnosis genetic testing
enzyme assay
gptkbp:disorder_category gptkb:Oncology
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:1968
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sandhoff disease
gptkbp:inherits_from autosomal recessive
gptkbp:is_a_basis_for mutations in HEXA gene
mutations in HEXB gene
gptkbp:is_tested_for elevated GM2 gangliosides
elevated hexosaminidase levels
gptkbp:lifespan shortened
gptkbp:premiered_on infancy
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:gene_therapy
gptkb:Biology
gptkbp:symptoms seizures
muscle weakness
vision loss
progressive neurological decline
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GM2_gangliosidosis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6