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Lysosomal disease
Lysosomal disease encompasses more than 50 genetic disorders that result when a specific organelle in our body's cells - the lysosome - malfunctions. The lysosome is commonly referred to as the cell's recycling center because it processes unwanted material into substances that the cell can utilize. Lysosomes break down this unwanted matter via enzymes, highly specialized proteins essential for survival.
Lysosomal disorders are triggered when a particular enzyme exists in too small an amount or is missing altogether. When this happens, substances accumulate in the cell. In other words, when the lysosome doesn't function normally, excess products destined for breakdown and recycling are stored in the cell. This is why lysosomal disease is often referred to as lysosomal storage disease.
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Hide & Seek Foundation