Inclusion Cell Disease - A Rare Cause of Megalocornea with Corneal Edema
Inclusion cell disease (I cell disease), also known as mucolipidosis type II, is a rare congenital metabolic storage disorder which seemingly occupies an intermediate position between mucopolysaccharidosis and sphingolipidosis.1 We are hereby presenting ...
Namrata, Rahul Ranjan, Gaurav Arya
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Enzyme replacement therapies: What is the best option? [PDF]
Despite many beneficial outcomes of the conventional enzyme replacement therapy (ERT), several limitations such as the high-cost of the treatment and various inadvertent side effects including the occurrence of an immunological response against the ...
Barar, Jaleh +4 more
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Several regulatory initiatives have been made to clarify the acceptability and requirements of real‐world data and real‐world evidence (RWD/E) for the benefit/risk assessment of new medical products in Japan. The objectives of this review were to characterize the use of RWD/E in regulatory applications of new medical products and to describe the ...
Suguru Okami +2 more
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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II in the Practice of the Physician
The article is devoted to one of the hereditary diseases — mucopolysaccharidosis type II, which is caused by deficiency of lysosomal enzymes, which leads to the catabolism disorder of the basic substance of the connective tissue mucopolysaccharide ...
I.Y. Vatanskaya +2 more
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Interference of oropharyngeal dysphagia in food consumption in patients with mucopolysaccharidosis II [PDF]
PURPOSE: this study aimed to relate the degree of dysphagia and food consumption of individuals with mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II). METHOD: it was included individuals with MPS II of the genetics department at the State University of Alagoas and ...
Barbosa, Pauliana Buarque +5 more
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A Zebra in Horse's Clothing: Rethinking the Diagnosis of Rare Diseases
We analyze rare diseases with common presentations to reexamine genetic testing principles. In proposing criteria that emphasize patient capacity, test utility, and proportional invasiveness, we highlight gaps between guidelines and current practice. Coordinated, patient‐centered approaches are critical to maximize benefits, minimize harms, and inform ...
Rajeev Dutta +3 more
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CNS penetration of intrathecal-lumbar idursulfase in the monkey, dog and mouse: implications for neurological outcomes of lysosomal storage disorder. [PDF]
A major challenge for the treatment of many central nervous system (CNS) disorders is the lack of convenient and effective methods for delivering biological agents to the brain.
Pericles Calias +11 more
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Recommendations for the management of MPS VI: systematic evidence- and consensus-based guidance. [PDF]
IntroductionMucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) VI or Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome (253200) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency in N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase (arylsulfatase B).
Akyol, Mehmet Umut +30 more
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Clinical utility gene card for: Mucopolysaccharidosis type II [PDF]
Authors have received research grants, honoraria for lectures at educational meetings, travel grants, and consultancy fees from Shire HGT.
Beck, Michael +2 more
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Therapeutic potential of stem cells in pediatric neurology: Insights from clinical trials
Key characteristics of stem cells. Stem cells are essential in therapy due to their ability to self‐renew, ensuring a continuous supply of cells. They can derive from various sources, primarily embryonic tissue, and adult organs such as bone marrow and adipose tissue.
Daniel Bou Najm, Saada Alame
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