Egress of lipoprotein-derived cholesterol from lysosomes requires two lysosomal proteins, polytopic membrane-bound Niemann-Pick C1 (NPC1) and soluble Niemann-Pick C2 (NPC2). The reason for this dual requirement is unknown. Previously, we showed that the soluble luminal N-terminal domain (NTD) of NPC1 (amino acids 25-264) binds cholesterol. This NTD is designated NPC1(NTD). We and others showed ...

Niemann-Pick type C disease (NPC) is a rare and progressive genetic condition that is associated with an abnormal accumulation of lysosomal lipids in the body, which manifests as a variety of neurological symptoms that range greatly in severity. Management focuses largely on treating symptoms, but recent developments have led to disease-specific therapy that can slow or stabilise the progressio...

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Niemann-Pick group of diseases are rare lysosomal storage disorders. The clinical phenotype is variable. We report a child who first time presented with tremors of tongue and tremors of one side of the body. On examination child had hemiparesis and hepatosplenomegaly. Bone marrow examination shows storage cells suggestive of Niemann-Pick cells and enzyme assay confirmed the diagnosis.