Lysosomal storage disorders are a group of genetic rare diseases that can manifest themselves in a diverse set of symptoms and can be difficult to diagnose. Now Courtagen Life Sciences has brought to market LysoSEEK, a next-generation genetic tests for sequencing 94 genes associated with nearly 60 metabolic disorders. The new test provides an alternative to the piecemeal testing that can provide a long, slow, and costly path to an answer. We spoke to Richard Boles, medical director of Courtagen, about this group of diseases, the importance a faster diagnosis can play in minimizing irreversible damage, and how the new test changes the diagnostic landscape for these patients.
RARECast is a weekly series by Daniel S. Levine. Levine is an award-winning business journalist who has reported on the life sciences, economic development, and business policy issues throughout his 25-year career. He founded Levine Media Group in 2013, which produces The Bio Report and RARECast podcasts. Read his full bio here.
Stay Connected
Sign up for updates straight to your inbox.