Enzyme substitution in Gauscher disease

: Gaucher's disease is the most frequent inherited lysosomal storage disorder, displaying hepato-splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, anaemia, and bone pain as characteristic features. Substitution with the modified enzyme alglucerase has revolutionized the treatment and prognosis of Gaucher's disease. Treatment in general and current trends in enzyme substitution therapy in particular are discussed.