Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI (MPS VI), also known as Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the body’s inability to break down certain large molecules known as glycosaminoglycans (previously called mucopolysaccharides). This inability is due to a deficiency in the enzyme arylsulfatase B. As a result, glycosaminoglycans accumulate in the cells, blood, and connective […]
