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Clinical and Molecular Characterization of Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I in an Algerian Series.
International journal of molecular sciences - 17 May 2016
Tebani Abdellah, Zanoutene-Cheriet Lahouaria, Adjtoutah Zoubir, Abily-Donval Lenaig, Brasse-Lagnel Carole, Laquerrière Annie, Marret Stephane, Chalabi Benabdellah Abla, Bekri Soumeya
Abstract excerpt
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS's) represent a subgroup of lysosomal storage diseases related to a deficiency of enzymes that catalyze glycosaminoglycans degradation. Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of α-l-iduronidase encoded by the IDUA gene. Partially degraded heparan sulfate and dermatan sulfate accumulate progressively and lead to multiorgan...
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