Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3B

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3B

Definition

A rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease caused by deficiency of the enzyme N-acetyl-alpha-D-glucosaminidase. It is characterized by behavioral changes, sleep disturbances, and mental developmental delays.

Also known as MPS III B, MPS3B, MPSIIIB, mucopolysaccharidosis type 3B, mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB, N-acetyl-alpha-glucosaminidase deficiency, Sanfilippo B, Sanfilippo syndrome B, Sanfilippo syndrome type B — per MONDO

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