Sanfilippo Syndrome Genetic Disorders Conditions and Diseases
Sanfilippo Syndrome Genetic Disorders Conditions and Diseases
Sanfilippo Syndrome (MPS III), an autosomal recessive hereditary disorder, is characterized by severe mental deterioration, mild physical defects and the excretion of heparan sulfate in the urine. There are four types of Sanfilippo Syndrome; types A and B are the most common forms.
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MPS III - Information, including the causes, different forms, the inheritance and how the disorder progresses.
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Bennett Children's Foundation - Founded by parents of three young children who suffer from Sanfilippo Syndrome, a degenerative genetic disorder that is usually fatal before the teens. Raising awareness of the condition and enlisting financial support.
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The Sanfilippo Children's Research Foundation - Canadian based charitable group founded by the parents of Elisa Linton.
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Ben's Dream - Information about a foundation dedicated to increasing awareness of Sanfilippo Syndrome and raising funds to support research aimed at finding a cure. Includes a newsletter.
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Special Child: Disorder Zone Archives - Sanfilippo Syndrome - Describes the disorder for the benefit of parents, lists characteristics of children with the disorder, and tells what to expect.
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Frankiepants - Personal site about a child with this disorder. Provides details about the condition.
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Children's Medical Research Foundation - Funds medical research to find a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome and other neuro-genetic disorders. News and links to summaries of research that has been supported by the foundation.
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