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MPS-ppt
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MucopolysaccharidosisMucopolysaccharidosis
Genetic disordersGenetic disorders
Deficiency of enzymes necessary to breakdownDeficiency of enzymes necessary to breakdown
mucopolysaccharides (MPS)mucopolysaccharides (MPS)
Excessive accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in bodyExcessive accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in body
tissuestissues
Storage of abnormal quantities of this material in differentStorage of abnormal quantities of this material in different
body tissues is responsible for the symptoms andbody tissues is responsible for the symptoms and
appearance of the diseaseappearance of the disease
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Clinical manifestationsClinical manifestations
– many serious physical disordersmany serious physical disorders
– Various genetic deformities such as:Various genetic deformities such as:
skeletal deformities (especially of the face)skeletal deformities (especially of the face)
mental retardationmental retardation
decreased life expectancydecreased life expectancy
4. Hurler, Hurler-Scheie & Scheie SyndromesHurler, Hurler-Scheie & Scheie Syndromes
(MPS type I)(MPS type I)
Inherited as an autosomal recessive (AR) traitInherited as an autosomal recessive (AR) trait
Metabolic defect cause of lysosmal alpha-L-Metabolic defect cause of lysosmal alpha-L-
idoronidase deficiencyidoronidase deficiency
Newborn infants with this defect appear normal atNewborn infants with this defect appear normal at
birthbirth
By the end of the first year, signs of impendingBy the end of the first year, signs of impending
problems begin to developproblems begin to develop
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5. Clinical manifestationsClinical manifestations
The children slowly developThe children slowly develop
Coarse, thick, facial features with low nasal bridgeCoarse, thick, facial features with low nasal bridge
Prominent dark eyebrowsProminent dark eyebrows
Progressive stiffness (in joints)Progressive stiffness (in joints)
Severe mental retardationSevere mental retardation
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6. Symptoms…Symptoms…
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Short stature
Full lips with thick, large tongue
Umbilical hernia
Deafness
Shortness of breath
Abnormal bones of spine and claw hand
Increased body hair (hirsutism)
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Tests that may indicate the syndromeTests that may indicate the syndrome
Increased excretion of dermatan sulfate and heparanIncreased excretion of dermatan sulfate and heparan
sulfate in the urinesulfate in the urine
Absence of lysosomal alpha-L-iduronidase (in culturedAbsence of lysosomal alpha-L-iduronidase (in cultured
fibroblasts)fibroblasts)
Culture of cells from amniotic fluid obtained byCulture of cells from amniotic fluid obtained by
amniocentesis for enzyme testing (prenatal testing)amniocentesis for enzyme testing (prenatal testing)
Abnormal histological staining of white blood cells calledAbnormal histological staining of white blood cells called
metachromasiametachromasia
X-ray of the skeletonX-ray of the skeleton
X-ray of the spineX-ray of the spine
X-ray of the chestX-ray of the chest
ECGECG
11. Hunter syndrome, MPS type IIHunter syndrome, MPS type II
(Iduronate sulfatase deficiency)(Iduronate sulfatase deficiency)
X-linkedX-linked
Coarse, thick, facial featuresCoarse, thick, facial features
Progressive stiffnessProgressive stiffness
decreased mental developmentdecreased mental development
Hepatomegaly (liver enlargement)Hepatomegaly (liver enlargement)
Splenomegaly (spleen enlargement)Splenomegaly (spleen enlargement)
Abnormal bone x-raysAbnormal bone x-rays
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12. Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS type III)Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS type III)
an autosomal recessive traitan autosomal recessive trait
It is possibly the most common of theIt is possibly the most common of the
mucopolysaccharide storage diseasesmucopolysaccharide storage diseases
It has a relatively late onset rather than during theIt has a relatively late onset rather than during the
first year of lifefirst year of life
it is characterized by the absence of one of severalit is characterized by the absence of one of several
enzymesenzymes
This substance is called heparan sulfate, and inThis substance is called heparan sulfate, and in
Sanfilippo syndrome, large amounts of it are excretedSanfilippo syndrome, large amounts of it are excreted
in the urinein the urine
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13. Alternative Names of MPS type IIIAlternative Names of MPS type III
Type IIIA:Type IIIA:
heparan-N-sulfatase deficiencyheparan-N-sulfatase deficiency
Type IIIB:Type IIIB:
N-acetyl-glucose aminidase deficiencyN-acetyl-glucose aminidase deficiency
Type IIIC:Type IIIC:
acetyl transferaseacetyl transferase
Type IIID:Type IIID:
N-acetyl glucoseamine 6-sulfatase deficiencyN-acetyl glucoseamine 6-sulfatase deficiency
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TraitsTraits
Coarse, thick, facial featuresCoarse, thick, facial features
Prominent dark eyebrowsProminent dark eyebrows
Progressive stiffnessProgressive stiffness
gait disturbancesgait disturbances
speech disturbancesspeech disturbances
decreased mental development thatdecreased mental development that
progresses to severe mental retardationprogresses to severe mental retardation
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SymptomsSymptoms
May have normal growth during first few years, but finalMay have normal growth during first few years, but final
height is below averageheight is below average
Delayed development followed by deteriorating mentalDelayed development followed by deteriorating mental
statusstatus
Deterioration of gaitDeterioration of gait
Coarse facial featuresCoarse facial features
Full lipsFull lips
Heavy eyebrows that meet in the middle of the face aboveHeavy eyebrows that meet in the middle of the face above
the nosethe nose
DiarrheaDiarrhea
Stiff joints that may not extend fullyStiff joints that may not extend fully
16. Signs and testsSigns and tests
Hepatomegaly (liver enlargement)Hepatomegaly (liver enlargement)
Splenomegaly (spleen enlargement)Splenomegaly (spleen enlargement)
CorneasCorneas clearclear
Echocardiogram may show thickened heartEchocardiogram may show thickened heart
Abnormal bone x-rays such as thickened skull and ovalAbnormal bone x-rays such as thickened skull and oval
vertebraevertebrae
SeizuresSeizures
Activities of one of the enzymes may be low inActivities of one of the enzymes may be low in
fibroblast skin cellsfibroblast skin cells
Urine may have increased heparan sulfateUrine may have increased heparan sulfate
Abnormal pathological staining character of whiteAbnormal pathological staining character of white
blood cells calledblood cells called metachromasiametachromasia
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SymptomsSymptoms
Severe diarrhea or constipationSevere diarrhea or constipation
Severe hearing lossSevere hearing loss
HyperactivityHyperactivity
Aggressive and destructive behaviorAggressive and destructive behavior
Poor attentionPoor attention
Physical aggressionPhysical aggression
Speech and language delaySpeech and language delay
Sleep disturbanceSleep disturbance
Severe intellectual impairment most often before 6Severe intellectual impairment most often before 6
years of ageyears of age
Mild growth retardationMild growth retardation
Vision impairmentVision impairment
19. Prenatal diagnosisPrenatal diagnosis
An amniocentesis in the amniotic fluid are thenAn amniocentesis in the amniotic fluid are then
cultured and the enzyme activity in the cells iscultured and the enzyme activity in the cells is
determined.determined.
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20. Morquio syndrome (MPS Type IV)Morquio syndrome (MPS Type IV)
Subtypes:Subtypes: A & BA & B
Type IVA:Type IVA: N-acetyl galactoseamine 6- sulfataseN-acetyl galactoseamine 6- sulfatase
deficiencydeficiency
Type IVB:Type IVB: beta-Galactosidase deficiencybeta-Galactosidase deficiency
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21. Features and CharacteristicsFeatures and Characteristics
children with Morquio syndromechildren with Morquio syndrome
Joint stiffnessJoint stiffness
Mild growth retardationMild growth retardation
Stiff joints that may not extend fullyStiff joints that may not extend fully
Without mental retardationWithout mental retardation
Abnormal bone x-raysAbnormal bone x-rays
– X-ray of the skeletonX-ray of the skeleton
– X-ray of the spineX-ray of the spine
– X-ray of the chestX-ray of the chest
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PreventionPrevention
Genetic counseling: important for prospectiveGenetic counseling: important for prospective
parents with a family history of Morquioparents with a family history of Morquio
syndromesyndrome
Prenatal diagnosisPrenatal diagnosis
An amniocentesis in the amniotic fluid are thenAn amniocentesis in the amniotic fluid are then
cultured and the enzyme activity in the cells iscultured and the enzyme activity in the cells is
determined.determined.
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Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome, MPS Type VIMaroteaux-Lamy syndrome, MPS Type VI
((N-Acetyl galactoseamin 4-sulfatase (Arylsulfatase B)N-Acetyl galactoseamin 4-sulfatase (Arylsulfatase B)
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Treatment of MPSTreatment of MPS
At the present time, there is no cure for MPS disorders.At the present time, there is no cure for MPS disorders.
Enzyme replacement therapy and gene therapy are the twoEnzyme replacement therapy and gene therapy are the two
treatments that researchers have been focusing on totreatments that researchers have been focusing on to
eventually cure MPS diseases.eventually cure MPS diseases.