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Storage diseases are disorders in which too much of a substance, such as fats or enzymes, builds up in certain cells in the body and causes problems.

Canavan disease
Canavan disease is a lysosomal storage disease that results in spongy degeneration of the central nervous system. Find links here to information and resources.

Fabry disease
Fabry disease is a storage disorder in which a fatty substance is deposited in the body's tissues. Find links here to information and resources.

Gaucher disease
Gaucher disease is a hereditary disorder of glucocerebroside metabolism. Find links here to information and resources.

Hunter Syndrome-Mucopolysaccharidosis II
Hunter syndrome is a form of mucopolysaccharidosis caused by a deficiency of the enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase.

Hurler Syndrome
Hurler Syndrome is a form of mucopolysaccharidosis caused by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-L-iduronidase.

Krabbe Disease
Links to articles, information, and resources for Krabbe disease.

Niemann-Pick disease
Niemann-Pick disease is a storage disorder in which a fatty substance is deposited in the body's tissues. Find links here to information and resources.

Pompe Disease
Hereditary metabolic disorder caused by deficiency of acid alpha-glucosidase.

Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases
Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases involve deficiencies of the enzyme hexosaminidase. Find links here to information and resources for both diseases.

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