New framework identifies 108 lysosomal disorders, nearly doubling recognized conditions

Lysosomal disorders can have devastating effects on patients but findings from a University of Sheffield-led collaborative study could support more precise diagnosis and help researchers identify shared targets for future treatments. The scientists have brought together the most comprehensive picture yet of rare metabolic disorders, identifying 108 conditions—almost double those originally understood to exist—bringing new hope for early diagnosis and new treatments.

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