Mucopolysaccharidosis

Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), also known as mucopolysaccharide storage disease, is a condition caused by the deficiency of enzymes required to degrade mucopolysaccharides (also known as glycosaminoglycans). This leads to the accumulation of partially degraded mucopolysaccharide fragments within lysosomes, resulting in various disease manifestations. This disease can affect the entire body, primarily presenting with abnormalities in soft tissues, bones, internal organs, and the central nervous system.