Conditions / Genetic

GM2 gangliosidosis, AB variant

info ยท Genetic

A GM2 gangliosidosis that is characterized by normal hexosaminidase A (HEXA) and hexosaminidase B (HEXB) but the inability to form a functional GM2 activator complex.

Signs and symptoms

  • Exaggerated startle response
  • GM2-ganglioside accumulation
  • Hypotonia
  • Myoclonic seizure
  • Global developmental delay
  • Hypertonia
  • Poor head control
  • Dystonia
  • Seizure
  • Generalized hypotonia

Also known as: GM2 Activator Deficiency; Tay-Sachs disease AB variant; Tay-Sachs disease, variant AB