Article
Diagnosis of Mucopolysaccharidoses
22 Mar 2020
Abstract excerpt
The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) include 11 different conditions caused by specific enzyme deficiencies in the degradation pathway of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Although most MPS types present increased levels of GAGs in tissues, including blood and urine, diagnosis is challenging as specific enzyme assays are needed for the correct diagnosis. Enzyme assays are usually performed in blood, with some samples (as...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
