Catalog

Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency

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Link to WHO Definition

Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/381622932

Lysosomal Acid Lipase (LAL) Deficiency happens when the body does not produce enough active lysosomal acid lipase (LAL or LIPA) enzyme. This enzyme plays an important role in breaking down fatty material (cholesteryl esters and triglycerides) in the body.