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Alglucerase is a modified form of human β-glucocerebrosidase where the non-reducing ends of the oligosaccharide chains have been terminated with mannose residues. Ceredase is the trade name of a citrate buffered solution ofalglucerase manufactured by Genzyme Corporation from human placental tissue. It is given intravenously in the treatment of Type 1 Gaucher’s disease although it has been largely replaced by imiglucerase which is produced by recombinant DNA technology.[citation needed]

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