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Niemann-Pick Disease

Niemann-Pick Disease

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Niemann-Pick Disease: Understanding the Rare Genetic Disorder 1. Introduction Niemann-Pick Disease (NPD) refers to a group of rare, inherited metabolic disorders that are characterized by the abnormal accumulation of lipids (fats) within cells throughout the body. This accumulation leads to the impairment of cell function and, consequently, the progressive deterioration of multiple organs and systems….