Tag: alpha-L-iduronidase deficiency

  • MPS I

    MPS I: Definition and Description of MPS I: MPS I, or Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, is a rare genetic disorder resulting from the deficiency of an enzyme known as alpha-L-iduronidase. This enzyme deficiency leads to the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in various tissues and organs, causing progressive cellular damage. The condition encompasses a range of symptoms…