Mucopolysaccharides
Alternative names:
mucopolysaccharidosis (mps)
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Definition:
A gel-like substance found in body cells, mucous secretions, and synovial fluids. When there is a deficienty of enzymes necessary to breakdown mucopolysaccharides, a condition called Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) exists. Mucopolysaccharidosis is a group of genetic disorders that result in excessive accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in body tissues and results in many serious physical disorders.
Usually results in various genetic deformities such as skeletal deformities (especially of the face), mental retardation, and decreased life expectancy. Examples of these disorders are: Hunter's syndrome, Hurler's syndrome, Scheie's syndrome, Sanfilippo syndrome, Maroteaux-Lamy symdrome, and Morquio's disease.
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