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Mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter Syndrome)

Systemic lysosomal storage disease marked by progressive physical deterioration and caused by a deficiency of L-sulfoiduronate sulfatase. This disease differs from MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS I by slower progression, lack of corneal clouding, and X-linked rather than autosomal recessive inheritance. The mild form produces near-normal intelligence and life span. The severe form usually causes death by age 15.
Also Known As:
Hunter Syndrome; Hunter's Syndrome; Hunter Syndrome Gargoylism; I2S Deficiency; Mucopolysaccharidosis 2; Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2; Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II; Deficiency, I2S; Deficiency, Iduronate 2-Sulfatase; Deficiency, Iduronate Sulfatase; Deficiency, Sulfoiduronate Sulfatase; Hunters Syndrome; Iduronate 2 Sulfatase Deficiency; Syndrome, Hunter; Syndrome, Hunter's; Gargoylism, Hunter Syndrome; Iduronate 2-Sulfatase Deficiency; Iduronate Sulfatase Deficiency; Sulfoiduronate Sulfatase Deficiency
Networked: 581 relevant articles (32 outcomes, 55 trials/studies)

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Related Diseases

1. Mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter Syndrome)
2. Inborn Genetic Diseases (Disease, Hereditary)
3. Cystic Fibrosis (Mucoviscidosis)
4. Mucopolysaccharidoses
5. Mucopolysaccharidosis I (Hurler Syndrome)

Experts

1. Giugliani, Roberto: 34 articles (10/2021 - 08/2006)
2. Muenzer, Joseph: 19 articles (01/2022 - 11/2005)
3. Scarpa, Maurizio: 16 articles (04/2019 - 11/2005)
4. Jin, Dong-Kyu: 15 articles (11/2018 - 04/2003)
5. Beck, Michael: 14 articles (10/2017 - 08/2006)
6. Sohn, Young Bae: 13 articles (03/2022 - 12/2010)
7. Burton, Barbara K: 12 articles (01/2022 - 10/2010)
8. Tomanin, Rosella: 12 articles (01/2022 - 11/2005)
9. Okuyama, Torayuki: 12 articles (11/2021 - 01/2010)
10. Ida, Hiroyuki: 12 articles (05/2021 - 01/2010)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Mucopolysaccharidosis II:
1. idursulfaseFDA Link
2. GlycosaminoglycansIBA
3. EnzymesIBA
4. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA
5. Iduronic Acid (Iduronate)IBA
6. Heparitin Sulfate (Heparan Sulfate)IBA
7. iduronate 2-sulfateIBA
8. RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)IBA
9. GenisteinIBA
10. PlasticsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Enzyme Replacement Therapy
2. Therapeutics
3. Intravenous Infusions
4. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
5. Stents