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GAUCHER DISEASE CURRENT ISSUES IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT . This statement GauchersAssociation http//www.wisebuy.co.uk/gaucher/ Contents Page .
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Children's Gaucher Disease - Family Stories
Our Journey With Jared (Jared Patrick Ashley), Living With Children's GauchersDisease (Kristina Caffrey), Living With Children's gauchers disease (Madeline
http://www.childrensgaucher.org/research/familystories.htm
Gaucher Children - Family Stories
children. Madeline's Story Living with Children's gauchers disease byTanya CollinHisted. What was gauchers disease I wanted to know? I
http://www.childrensgaucher.org/research/familystories/madaline.htm

Extractions: I don't know what the future holds in store for my daughter, who knows what tomorrow will bring? Madeline continues to cope with her illness and I continue to cope with life. In coping with life I have recognised that there is very little publicity, research and information about type 3 Gauchers Disease. I am currently working with Gregory Macres at the Children's Gaucher Research Fund, and other families and professionals around the world to raise the profile of the disease, improve communication between families and professionals, and encourage new research into the disease. It is a huge task and I know it will take time and a lot of energy, but together I believe that it can be achieved. I am just a parent who wants to be able to give my daughter a chance at life. I am no different to any other parent, I just have a bigger battle to fight. Tanya Collin-Histed
Gaucher Disease Links
Center. gauchers disease, UK The Gauchers Association was formed in1991 to meet the needs of those suffering from gauchers disease.
http://www.gaucherdisease.com/links.html
European Patients Support Groups
The number of men, women and children suffering from gauchers disease in Europeis very small compared to the hundreds of millions of people who populate the
http://www.europeangaucheralliance.org/egaintro2002.htm

Extractions: The number of men, women and children suffering from Gauchers disease in Europe is very small compared to the hundreds of millions of people who populate the continent. Yet with the communication network of the 21st century, families afflicted with Gauchers disease can reach each other both within their own countries and world-wide with relative ease. Patient support groups in many European countries have been established due to a number of factors, not least the availability of an effective treatment and the hard work and dedication shown by many doctors and scientists. The sufferers and their families themselves have played a major part in building up a network of support. The European Gaucher Alliance is an umbrella organisation linking patient support groups. The first patient support group in Europe was formed in the north of Sweden in 1975 by parents of children with Type 3 Gauchers disease. The aim of the Norrbotten based Morbus Gaucher-foreningen was to promote and look after patients' interests regarding treatment, care, rehabilitation and social security. The group represented patients when contacting different authorities and gave out relevant information about the disease. Today they have about 120 members.
European Gaucher Alliance Meeting, Jerusalem 2000
After each representative from 11 member countries spoke about their country's achievementsand problems regarding gauchers disease, Raul Chertkoff summarised
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Extractions: Gauchers News Contents Eleven countries were represented by their patient associations at the European Gaucher Alliance (EGA) meeting which took place in Jerusalem on 5-6 September 2000. Although entitled the first EGA meeting, members had met on three previous occasions, in Trieste in 1994 when the EGA was formed, in Maastricht in 1996 and Lemnos in 1999. However this was the first time that the EGA meeting was held separately from the European Working Group of Gaucher Disease Workshop. After each representative from 11 member countries spoke about their country's achievements and problems regarding Gauchers disease, Raul Chertkoff summarised their views by saying that the principle goal for the patient support groups is to achieve treatment for all patients who need it. It is necessary to inform doctors, carers and patients about diagnosis and treatment. He said that lots of doctors still do invasive tests, for example bone marrow aspiration when a simple blood test would be sufficient. Also doctors gave incorrect treatment because they did not know that enzyme replacement therapy exists. Fern Torquati (Italy) said some patients were frightened to say no to invasive tests or to question their doctor about appropriate treatment.
GauchersAssociation
Definition of conditions covered gauchers disease Type 1, 2 and 3. gauchers diseaseis a rare genetic disease in which the body lacks a chemical or enzyme
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Extractions: Tel: 0207 433 1121 Fax: 0207 431 5883 Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (24 hour ansaphone) E-Mail: Tanya@collin-histed.freeserve.co.uk Website: http://www.gaucher.org.uk Definition of conditions covered: Gauchers Disease Type 1, 2 and 3. Gauchers Disease is a rare genetic disease in which the body lacks a chemical or enzyme called glucocerebrosidase. This enzyme normally breaks down a fatty waste product called glucocerebroside. Without the enzyme, glucocerebroside accumulates in the body, mostly in the liver, spleen, and to a lesser extent in the bones, lungs and other organs. In some people, glucocerebroside accumulates in the nervous system in addition to the other areas. Such patients are said to have Neuronopathic Gauchers Disease (NGD). Type 1 GD is referred to as non-neuronopathic, while type 2 and 3 are referred to as neuronopathic forms. Sufferers of Neuronopathic Gauchers Disease have an eye movement problem called 'oculomotor apraxia' or 'saccade initiation failure'. There are several practical problems that may arise as a result of these abnormal eye movements. e.g. the sufferer is unable to look from side to side quickly, therefore they are particularly vulnerable in a crowd, crossing the road etc. In children this eye abnormal eye movement will have significant educational issues
ALGLUCERASE
Licensed Indications For use as long term enzyme replacement therapy in patientswith a confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 gauchers disease who exhibit severe
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Extractions: ALGLUCERASE Intravenous Infusion TRADE NAME: CEREDASE MANUFACTURER: Genzyme Date of Launch: 1995 Pharmacological class: Glucocerebrosidase enzyme BNF Section: 9.8.1 Licensed Indications: Moderate to severe anaemia after exclusion of other causes such as iron deficiency. Thrombocytopenia with bleeding tendency. Bone disease after exclusion of other causes such as vitamin D deficiency. Committee's Recommendations Clinical Evidence Clinical trials with alglucerase treatment have been predictably small due to the rarity of Gauchers disease. These have demonstrated that alglucerase treatment (by intravenous infusion) ameliorates or normalises the typical disease manifestations associated with severe type 1 Gauchers disease. Safety There is insufficient evidence of safety with alglucerase due to limited clinical experience. Long term safety data are lacking. Verdict Additional Information including Economic Considerations: Alglucerase is considered the treatment of choice for patients with severe type 1 Gauchers Disease. The optimum dose which balances cost and benefit is yet to be defined.
Genzyme Australasia: Gaucher Disease Explained Simply
Gaucher disease explained in simple terms. What is gauchers disease? Howdoes Gaucher affect you? How do you get it? How is Gaucher diagnosed?
http://www.genzyme.com.au/public/gd_explained.htm

Extractions: explained What is Gaucher disease? Gaucher disease is an inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of an important enzyme in the body called glucocerebrosidase. Normally found inside a compartment of the cell (the lysosome), b -glucocerebrosidase breaks down a particular glycolipid (fatty substance) called glucocerebroside, sometimes known as glucosylceramide. In people with Gaucher disease, as a result of glucocerebrosidase deficiency, glucosylceramide collects in scavenger cells (macrophages) of the body. Cells containing this undigested lipid become swollen. These cells, called Gaucher cells, most commonly accumulate in the liver, spleen and bone marrow. It is the accumulation of Gaucher cells that causes the symptoms of the disease. Top of Page There are 3 types of Gaucher disease - Types 1, 2 and 3. These were named in the order they were first described by doctors and can vary quite markedly in signs and symptoms. Type 1 Gaucher disease is by far the most common form of Gaucher disease. Patients with Type 1 Gaucher disease can display a wide variation of clinical signs - even brothers and sisters with Gaucher disease can be affected very differently. The table below shows some of the signs and symptoms of Type 1 Gaucher disease.
Niemann-Pick Disease Group (UK)
OGT 918 Clinical Trials OGT-918 and NPC OGT 918 and gauchers disease. NewDiscoveries NPC1 Protein Structure NPC2 Gene. OGT918 and gauchers disease.
http://64.77.54.174/npdg-uk/vol8-1/research.htm

Extractions: Clinical Trials - OGT 918 and NPC Oxford GlycoSciences are keen to keep us informed of progress and will be issuing a regular bimonthly newsletter, which will give updates on clinical studies and developments within OGS. The first issue will be produced in the New Year and go to all the patient groups including Niemann-Pick, Gauchers, Fabry etc. and be posted on the OGS lnternet site www.ogs.com. This will provide a consistent supply of information to the patient groups and is a really positive development that will be of benefit to both OGS and the patient communities. OGT918 and Gauchers Disease A trial of OGT918 for Gaucher patients with the neuronopathic form of the disease is in the preliminary stages of discussion between Dr Roscoe Brady and Dr Raphael Schiffmann of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, USA and Oxford GlycoSciences. The proposed trial would take place at the NIH. NPC1 Protein Structure NPC1 is proving to be a protein whose function has hidden depths and whose history dates back to the dawn of life on earth. Recent scientific papers published indicate significant similarity to proteins found in bacteria and from analysis of the protein structure and orientation within cellular membranes, it is possible for scientists to make an informed estimate of the role of NPC1 in cell operation. Considerable scientific interest has been generated in the NPC1 aspect of cell operation. This can only be good for the families affected in that greater understanding will assist in the formulation of potential treatments. In addition, more scientists will be drawn to this area of research and this in turn could accelerate progress towards an effective treatment for NPC.
Niemann-Pick Disease Group (UK)
certain genetic storage diseases was a significant discovery which has led to thedevelopment of a clinical trial of OGT 918 on patients with gauchers disease.
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Extractions: The recent advances in mutation analysis of NP-C patients has revealed over 100 different mutations and it is likely that more will be identified as new families are diagnosed. What does this mean to us and how will it affect our plans to assist families? It is a complex topic from all viewpoints, the main ones being: the scientific explanation, the relationships between family members and the potential legal implications. Each of the 100,000 or so genes that define our life, in terms of development, personality and death, specify the production of a specific protein. These proteins are responsible for the operation of the many 'chemical factories' that exist within each of the billions of cells of our bodies. Many proteins are enzymes which catalyse (speed up) the chemical reactions, needed to break down and to build the many complex molecules which keep us alive. Some of the proteins are required to transport these molecules to the places where they are needed in the cell. NPC1 is a transport protein. All proteins are constructed from amino acids, connected together, like a string of pearls, which is then folded in a particular way, to enable the protein to function correctly. Each of the amino acids is specified by a coded DNA sequence. The gene is a combination of many of these sequences and also includes many other DNA sequences which appear to be inactive (sometimes known as 'junk' DNA).
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disease and research on treatment. gauchers disease This is anotherdisease in which the lysosomes malfunction. In this case, they
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Extractions: Disruptions of cellular function can cause terrible health problems. For example, the genetic disease cystic fibrosis disrupts the movement of sodium ions across the cell membrane, resulting in life-threatening problems in the lungs and the digestive system. To learn more about various diseases that stem from problems with cells and the research aimed at preventing, treating, and curing them, visit the following sites: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Visit this site to learn more about cystic fibrosis and the attempts to develop a treatment for this disease. Tay-Sachs Disease Lysosomes are the organelles of intra-cellular digestionthey break down things inside the cell. In Tay-Sachs disease, a certain protein is missing from the lysosomes. As a result, some fatty substances cannot be broken down. Instead, these substances build up and destroy brain and nerve cells. This NIH site will provide you with more information on the disease and research on treatment. Gauchers Disease This is another disease in which the lysosomes malfunction. In this case, they are unable to break down glucocerebroside, another fatty substance. As you'll see when you visit this site, there's lots of research into treatments for this disease.
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Fundraising Provides links to Charity Sites. Gauchers Association Informationabout gauchers disease. Gingerbread Support for lone parents.
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Ananova - Business - Oxford Glycosciences PLC
good feedback from FDA Oxford Glycosciences PLC said it plans to submit an amendmentto its US new drug application for its gauchers disease treatment Zavesca
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Ananova - Oxford Glycosciences Says ISD Unit To Reach Profitability In 2005
said that its Inherited Storage Disorders unit should be profitable by 2005, particularlyif its Zavesca drug for the treatment of gauchers disease is given
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