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The emotional roller coaster that accompanies Sanfilippo syndrome can be bumpy at times, and I’ve been feeling the ups and downs more strongly lately. I’m speaking of my extremely volatile emotions when caring for my daughter Abby and accounting for her needs. There’s the ebb and flow of happiness…
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The release of extracellular vesicles (EVs) from microglia may play a key role in driving neurodegeneration in Sanfilippo syndrome. EVs are tiny particles that carry a variety of cargo, such as proteins and DNA, between cells to facilitate cell-to-cell communication. Microglia are a class of immune cells in the…
Sanfilippo syndrome is a genetic disorder that leads to a form of childhood dementia. Learn more about the disease here.
Sanfilippo is caused by mutations in one of four genes that produce the enzymes needed to break down heparan sulfate. Learn more about what causes the disease here.
Symptoms range from behavioral problems to developmental delays and sleep issues. Learn more about the symptoms of the disease here.
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