Agalsidase Beta: What Is Agalsidase Beta
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What is agalsidase beta?
Agalsidase beta is a man-made form of the naturally-occurring enzyme a-galactosidase A. A deficiency of the enzyme a-galactosidase A is called Fabry disease. Agalsidase beta reduces deposits of globotriaosylceramide (GL-3) in the kidneys and other certain other cells in the body.
Agalsidase beta is used in the treatment of Fabry disease.
Agalsidase beta may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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