Gaucher Disease Research Paper

Many problems can be caused by difficulties in the lysosomes of our cells. An example of a disease that is caused from the malfunction or improper working of the lysosome is the lysosomal storage disease. Lysosomal storage disease is a group of disorders that affect specific enzymes in a specific location that normally break down items for reuse in the cells. When these enzymes stop working or don’t work properly, they can build up and eventually become toxic. This process occurs in the lysosomes of our cells. There are many different lysosomal storage diseases, an example being the Gaucher disease. The Gaucher disease is very rare and has three types, or stages. Stage one is the most common and is ideally found in Jewish descent. Stage
two is rare and has a very rapid and progressive form. Stage three is rare and is mostly found in Scandinavia and Japan. Gaucher disease is, in fact, a genetic disease. This disease is caused by the building up of fat due to the lack of enzyme, which in turn builds up in the spleen, brain, lungs, bones, and liver. Gaucher disease was discovered by Dr. Roscoe Brady. Different treatment options include the removing of the substances from the blood, surgery, physical therapy, and prescribed medication.