First National Biobank for Rare Lysosomal Storage Disorders

In February 2026, a national biobank for rare diseases was established in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

  • It is the first biobank in India dedicated to Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs).
  • The facility is housed at the FRIGE’s Institute of Human Genetics. It collects and stores patient samples along with detailed clinical data.
  • This helps researchers to identify genetic mutations responsible for rare diseases.
  • The initiative aims to develop cost-effective diagnostic and treatment solutions.

GS Input

  • Lysosomal storage disorders are a group of inherited metabolic disorders caused by deficiency of specific lysosomal enzymes.
    • As a result, undegraded substrates accumulate inside cells and progressively damage organs, ....
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