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‘Niemann–Pick type C disease’ is caused due to deficiency of a specific ________________

‘Niemann–Pick type C disease’ is caused due to deficiency of a specific ________________ Correct Answer protein

‘Niemann–Pick type C disease’ is an inherited disorder in which a protein required to transfer cholesterol out of the lysosomes is lacking. Consequently, cholesterol is accumulated in these organelles leading to nerve degeneration.

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