Mucopolysaccharidosis
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Genetic Mutation
MPS I
MPS II
MPS III
MPS IV
MPS VI
MPS VII
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The genes changed in MPS III are:
GNS gene (glucosamine 6-sulfatase)
Genetic Location (locus)
12q14.3
Long (q) arm of chromosome 12 at position 14.3
HGSNAT gene (heparan-alpha-glucosaminide N-acetyltransferase)
Genetic Location (locus)
8p11.21-p11.1
Short (p) arm of chromosome 8 between positions 11.21 and 11.1
NAGLU gene (N-acetyl-alpha-glucosaminidase)
Genetic Location (locus)
17q21.2
Long (q) arm of chromosome 17 at position 21.2
SGSH gene (N-sulfoglucosamine sulfohydrolase)
Genetic Location (Locus)
17q25.3
Long (q) arm of chromosome 17 at position 25.3
Home
History and General Facts
Genetic Mutation
MPS I
MPS II
MPS III
MPS IV
MPS VI
MPS VII
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment