Summaries of latest research advances related to Niemann-Pick diseases, acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) and Niemann-Pick type C disease (NPCD), based on selected peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals.
By Frank W. Pfrieger, PhD
Institute of Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique / University of Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France
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These summaries provide a glimpse into the diverse research efforts aimed at understanding and addressing NPCD and ASMD, shedding light on biomarkers, genetic modifiers, diagnosis, treatment approaches, and potential therapeutic targets.
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