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Novel mutations in Sanfilippo A syndrome: implications for enzyme function.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Sept 1997
Weber B, Guo X H, Wraith J E, Cooper A, Kleijer W J, Bunge S, Hopwood J J
Abstract excerpt
Sanfilippo syndrome type A or mucopolysaccharidosis IIIA (MPS IIIA) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by the deficiency of sulfamidase. The resulting lysosomal storage of heparan sulfate may lead to severe neurodegeneration preceded by progressive dementia, often combined with aggressive and hyperactive behaviour. A total of 109 patients from four different geographic areas were screened...
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