Niemann-Pick Disease Fund

Niemann-Pick disease refers to a group of inherited metabolic disorders (lysosomal storage disorders) in which abnormal amounts of lipids (fatty materials such as waxes, oils, and cholesterol) build up in the brain, spleen, liver, lungs, and bone marrow. Defective or insufficient amounts of enzymes are unable to break down lipids into smaller components to provide energy for the body.