Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) describe a heterogeneous group of rare inherited metabolic disorders that result from the absence or loss of function of lysosomal hydrolases or transporters, resulting in the progressive accumulation of undigested material in lysosomes. The accumulation of substances affects the function of lysosomes and other organelles, resulting in secondary alterations suc...

Lysosomes are organella involving the catabolism of biomolecules extracellularly and intra‐ cellularly incorporated, which contain more than 60 distinct acidic hydrolases (lysosomal enzymes) and their co-factors. Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are caused by germ-line gene mutations encoding lysosomal enzymes, their activator proteins, integral membrane proteins, cholesterol transporters and ...

Newborn screening is one of the most important public health initiatives to date, focusing on the identification of presymptomatic newborn infants with treatable conditions to reduce morbidity and mortality. The number of screening conditions continues to expand due to advances in screening technologies and the development of novel therapies. Consequently, some of the lysosomal storage disorder...

Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are present from conception and produce a clinical phenotype that evolves with time. The introduction of new therapies has made early diagnosis a priority. Clues to the clinical diagnosis of a LSD can be found in the tempo of the illness especially if the central nervous system is involved. Loss of a previously acquired skill (regression) is very characteristi...

diagnosing inherited metabolic disorders is a joint effort of both clinical and laboratory disciplines. various aspects of metabolite, enzyme and mutation analysis will be discussed based on the experience of the metabolic section of the erasmus university medical centre. where should laboratory diagnosis start from? metabolite, enzyme or dna level? the emphasis will be on enzyme analysis of th...

Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) consist of over 40 diseases, some of which are amenable to treatment. In this review, we consider the regulatory context in which LSDs studies are performed, highlight design specificities and explore operational challenges. Orphan drug legislations, both in Europe and US, were effective to stimulate LSDs drug development. However, regulators flexibilities tow...

BACKGROUND Newborn screening is a state-based public health program established as a means for the early detection and treatment of certain medical conditions to minimize developmental disability and mortality. The program was initiated more than 40 years ago to detect and prevent phenylketonuria. Recent technological advances have expanded the scope of newborn screening to include more than 30...

In the last years, much progress has been achieved in the field of lysosomal storage disorders. In the past, no specific treatment was available for the affected patients; management mainly consisted of supportive care and treatment of complications. As orphan drug regulations, however, encouraged development of drugs for these disorders by granting marketing exclusivity for 10 years and other ...

BACKGROUND There is worldwide interest in newborn screening for lysosomal storage diseases because of the development of treatment options that give better results when carried out early in life. Screens with high differentiation between affected and nonaffected individuals are critical because of the large number of potential false positives. CONTENT This review summarizes 3 screening method...