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Diagnosing lysosomal storage disorders: mucopolysaccharidosis type I.
Current protocols in human genetics - 20 Jan 2015
Johnson Britt A, Dajnoki Angela, Bodamer Olaf A
Abstract excerpt
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a lysosomal storage disorder due to deficiency of alpha iduronidase (IDUA). Progressive storage of dermatan and heparan sulfate throughout the body lead to a multiorgan presentation including short stature, dysostosis multiplex, corneal clouding, hearing loss, coarse facies, hepatosplenomegaly, and intellectual disability. Diagnosis of MPS I is based on IDUA enzyme analysis...
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