Treatment of MPS II

Treatment of MPS II

Overview The goals of managing MPS II are to improve quality of life, to slow down the progression of the disease, and to prevent permanent tissue and organ damage. Currently there is no cure for MPS II. However, early intervention may help prevent irreversible...
How common is MPS II?

How common is MPS II?

It has been estimated that about 1 in 100,000 male births are affected by MPS II. Even though these diseases are rare, each individual needs such extensive medical care that the effect on the medical system is much larger than their numbers suggest. Although MPS II is...
What causes MPS II?

What causes MPS II?

Glycosaminoglycans (GAG) are long chains of sugar molecules used in the building of bones, cartilage, skin, tendons and many other tissues in the body. These sugar chains are submicroscopic and cannot be seen with the eye, but can be studied using special scientific...