Rare Diseases

Current bibliography for experts

GAUCHER

Gaucher Disease is a lipid storage disorder which could occur in every age. The disease affect many parts of the body and more than 380 mutations in the GBA gene have been identified in patients with Gaucher Disease.

GAUCHER

Value of Glucosylsphingosine (Lyso-Gb1) as a Biomarker in Gaucher Disease: A Systematic Literature Review

2020-09-28

The importance of glucosylsphingosine (lyso-Gb1) was assessed in this systematic literature review, as a biomarker for the diagnosis, prognosis, and disease / treatment monitoring of patients with GD. Lyso-Gb1 was found to be a statistically reliable diagnostic and pharmacodynamic biomarker in GD. Although some evidence supports lyso-Gb1 as a disease-monitoring and prognostic biomarker, further study is required.

GAUCHER

Endocrine and metabolic disorders in patients with Gaucher disease type 1: A review

2019-12-02

Gaucher disease (GD) is associated to a variety of hormonal and metabolic abnormalities, like nutritional problems, glucose metabolism disorders, and vitamin D deficiency. In order to improve healthcare for GD1 patients, it is necessary to actively search for and diagnose endocrine and metabolic disorders.

GAUCHER

Outcomes after 8 years of eliglustat therapy for Gaucher disease type 1: Final results from the Phase 2 trial

2019-01-01

Eliglustat is first-line oral therapy for adults with Gaucher disease type 1 (GD1). GD1 patients using this therapy for eight years were studied and their patients observed clinically significant improvements in all measures, with the most significant improvements being noted in the most severely affected patients.

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