GM2A and GM2 gangliosidosis: GM1 gangliosidosis, caused by an inherited deficiency of the GM1 degrading lysosomal hydrolase acid β-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23), and several forms of GM2 gangliosidosis that result from defects in the GG GM2 catabolizing β-hexosaminidases and the hexosaminidases A (Hex A) associated GM2 activator protein (GM2AP), a lipid binding and transfer protein [8,14].