GM2 Gangliosidosis – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

GM2 gangliosidosis is a rare, inherited disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme beta-hexosaminidase, which breaks down a type of fat called GM2 ganglioside. When GM2 ganglioside accumulates in cells, it damages neurons and other brain and spinal cord cells. GM2 gangliosidosis is divided into three clinical subtypes based on the age at onset: · Type 1 (Tay-Sachs disease) is the most common and severe form, with onset in the first few months of life. Children with type 1 GM2 gangliosidosis typically experience developmental delays, loss of motor skills, seizures, and vision and hearing loss. They usually die by the age of 4. · Type 2 (Sandhoff disease) is less common than type 1 and has a later onset, typically between the ages of 1 and 3. Children with type 2 GM2 gangliosidosis experience similar symptoms to those with type 1, but the progr...