Levels of Specific Sugar May Be Potential Diagnostic Tool for Sanfilippo Syndrome, Other MPS Types
Using a specific technique to measure the levels of a sugar called glycosaminoglycan in blood and urine can identify all types of mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) — including Sanfilippo syndrome — and help assess the therapeutic value of treatments, according to researchers. Their study, “Glycosaminoglycans analysis in blood and urine…