Mucopolysaccharidosis II

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:clam_chowder
gptkbp:advocacy raise awareness
provide resources for families
support research funding
gptkbp:caused_by deficiency of iduronate-2-sulfatase
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing studies
phase 1 trials
phase 2 trials
phase 3 trials
progressive nature
variable expressivity
heterogeneous presentation
gptkbp:condition vision problems
respiratory issues
cognitive impairment
gptkbp:diagnosis genetic testing
enzyme assay
depends on early diagnosis
depends on severity of symptoms
depends on treatment access
gptkbp:disorder_type lysosomal storage disorder
gptkbp:educational_resources available for patients and families
available for healthcare providers
aim to improve understanding of the disorder
gptkbp:first_described_by 1960s
gptkbp:genetic_studies recommended for families
gptkbp:historical_significance first identified in 1917
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mucopolysaccharidosis II
gptkbp:inherits_from X-linked recessive
gptkbp:is_affected_by both males and females
gptkbp:is_involved_in available for patients
gptkbp:is_tested_for urinary glycosaminoglycans
blood iduronate-2-sulfatase levels
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Hunter_syndrome
gptkbp:lifespan varies by severity
gptkbp:pathway accumulation of glycosaminoglycans
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 100,000 live births
gptkbp:promoter IDS gene
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on developed for management
emphasize early intervention
recommend multidisciplinary care
gptkbp:public_awareness promote understanding of the disorder
gptkbp:registration exists for tracking cases
facilitates clinical trials
helps in research efforts
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:gene_therapy
new enzyme replacement therapies
gptkbp:research_institutes collaborating on treatment options
dedicated to rare diseases
gptkbp:symptoms hearing loss
heart disease
joint stiffness
skeletal abnormalities
coarse facial features
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:Biology
symptomatic treatment
investigating chaperone therapy
investigating small molecule therapies
investigating substrate reduction therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Elaprase
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6