Paediatrics – MCQ 29 – Enzyme replacement therapy

Enzyme replacement therapy is available for which of the following disorders?
a) Gaucher disease
b) Niemann Pick disease
c) Mucolipidosis
d) Metachromatic leukodystrophy

Correct answer :
a) Gaucher disease

Cerezyme is used for treating Gaucher Disease with Enzyme Replacement Therapy. Cerezyme acts like naturally occurring glucocerebrosidases

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