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Hunter Syndrome

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Hunter Syndrome
An X-linked recessive lysosomal storage disease type of inborn error of metabolism [MIM 309900] due to a deficit of iduronate-2-sulfatase, resulting in an accumulation of glycosaminoglycans
Management Nothing has proven effective
Hunter syndrome
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II Molecular medicine An X-R inborn error of metabolism caused by a deficit of sulfoiduronate or iduronosulfate sulfatase Clinical Type A–early onset is associated with a large skull, coarse facial features, profound mental retardation, spasticity, stiffness, aggressive behavior; type B is milder
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Hunter Syndrome is a rare and complex disorder that causes Daniel to have limited movement, breathing problems and symptoms of epilepsy.
Daniel's on the up with fund's help; CHARITY BUYS STAIRLIFT FOR BOY by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Elaine Quinn, 31, from Heaton, has been bringing her 12-year-old son Dan - who suffers from enzyme deficiency condition Hunter Syndrome - for specialist short breaks at St Oswald's Children's Service for five years.
Crucial extension is almost complete; Help will be welcomed at St ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Ben, a pupil at Meadows Sports College, in Oldbury, was diagnosed at the age of three with Hunter Syndrome - a genetic disorder affecting around 2,000 people across the globe.
Mum pays tribute to 'one-in-a-million' son; LOVING: Happy-go-lucky ... by Birmingham Mail (England)
 
 
 
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