An "Expression of Hope" from the afflicted.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I am ten years old and have MPS I. My painting of a dragon expresses the courage that everyone needs when they have MPS." Artist Nicklas Harkins describes his life with Mucopolysaccharidosis I and his strength, along with the stories of others living with lysosomal lysosomal pertaining to or emanating from lysosomes. lysosomal enzymes enzymes located in the lysosomes. lysosomal phospholipidosis storage disorders (LSDs), through a collection of inspiring pieces of art entitled "Expression of Hope." [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Lysosomal storage disorders are a group of approximately 50 inherited genetic disorders The following is a list of genetic disorders and their origins. Beside most disorders is a code that indicates the type of fertilization and the chromosome involved.
[ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] People with LSDs either are lacking--or in short supply of--particular enzymes that are found in the lysosome lysosome Membrane-enclosed organelle found in all eukaryotic cells (see eukaryote) that is responsible for the cell's digestion of macromolecules, old cell parts, and microorganisms. (a compartment of the cell) that contains various digestive enzymes Digestive enzymes Molecules that catalyze the breakdown of large molecules (usually food) into smaller molecules. Mentioned in: Heartburn digestive enzymes as well as acidic materials. Because of this, molecules that are meant to be broken down by the missing enzymes build up within the lysosome and can prevent the cell from working properly. Most LSDs are progressive and life threatening. Sponsored by the biotechnology company Genzyme, the artwork featured in "Expression of Hope" were created as a means to generate awareness and understanding of the strength and courage of thousands of people worldwide living with LSDs. After the exhibition closes March 2 at the National Museum of Health and Medicine, Washington, D.C., its contents will go on permanent display at Genzyme's facility in Massachusetts. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] |
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