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Tay-Sachs Disease : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Gene Abnormality

Causes Overview Articles

Tay-Sachs disease
Tay-Sachs disease occurs when the body lacks hexosaminidase A, a protein that helps break down a chemical found in nerve tissue called gangliosides. Without this protein, gangliosides, particularly ganglioside GM2, build up in cells, especially ne...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 2, 2007
Tay-Sachs Disease
Tay-Sachs is caused by a defective gene. Genes are located on chromosomes, and serve to direct specific development/processes within the body. The genetic defect in Tay-Sachs disease results in the lack of an enzyme called hexosaminidase A. Withou...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Tay-Sachs disease
Tay-Sachs is caused by a defective gene. Genes are located on chromosomes, and serve to direct specific development/processes within the body. The genetic defect in Tay-Sachs disease results in the lack of an enzyme called hexosaminidase A. Withou...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Tay-Sachs Disease
Examination of the eyes of a child with Tay-Sachs disease will reveal a very characteristic cherry-red spot at the back of the eye (in an area called the retina). Tests to determine the presence and quantity of hexosaminidase A can be performed on...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Tay-Sachs Disease
Examination of the eyes of a child with Tay-Sachs disease will reveal a characteristic cherry-red spot at the back of the eye (in an area called the retina). Tests to determine the presence and quantity of hexosaminidase A can be performed on the ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Tay-Sachs Disease
Examination of the eyes of a child with Tay-Sachs disease reveals a characteristic cherry-red spot at the back of the eye in an area called the retina. Tests to determine the presence and quantity of hexosaminidase A can be performed on the blood,...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Causes Articles

Overview of Single Gene Defects
Detailed information on single gene defects and patterns of inheritance
Source:StayWell
Single Gene Defects
Detailed information on single gene defects and patterns of inheritance
Source:StayWell
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