Introduction: Mucopolysaccharidoses

Mucopolysaccharidoses: Group of diseases affecting metabolism of mucopolysaccharides.

Mucopolysaccharidoses: Mucopolysaccharidoses consist of a group of inherited metabolic disorders caused by a deficiency of the specific lysosomal enzymes needed to break down mucopolysaccharides. Mucopolysaccharides are long chains of sugar molecules used to build connective tissues and organs in the body. When mutations occur in the genes for the enzymes involved in the normal turnover of mucopolysaccharides, excess amounts of them are stored in the body, causing progressive damage and, in most cases, eventual death. ¹

Conditions list: The list of conditions in the Mucopolysaccharidoses group includes:

• Mucopolysaccharidosis I - Hurler, Scheie, and Hurler/Scheie syndromes
• Mucopolysaccharidosis II - Hunter syndrome
• Mucopolysaccharidosis III - Sanfilippo syndrome
• Mucopolysaccharidosis IV - Morquio syndrome
• Mucopolysaccharidosis V
• Mucopolysaccharidosis VI - Maroteauz-Lamy syndrome
• Mucopolysaccharidosis VII - Sly disease

Treatments for Mucopolysaccharidoses: Various information is available about treatments available for Mucopolysaccharidoses, current research about Mucopolysaccharidoses treatments, or research treatments for other diseases.

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