Fabry cardiomyopathy: Towards early diagnosis and rational follow-up

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Fabry disease (FD) is a rare, inherited, slowly progressive X-linked lysosomal storage disorder. Mutations in the galactosidase alpha gene (GLA) are the primary cause of FD, leading to a decreased activity of the lysosomal enzyme alpha-galactosidase A (AGAL). This results in intracellular accumulation of the enzymes’ main substrate, globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) in various organs,
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Hollak, Carla, Supervisor
  • Langeveld, Mirjam, Co-supervisor
Award date5 Jul 2023
Print ISBNs9789464830521
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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