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[MOLECULAR GENETIC ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSES (REVIEW)]

G Zharmakhanova1, L Syrlybayeva1, E Nurbaulina2

  • 1West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, 1Department of molecular biology and medical genetics, Aktobe, Kazakhstan.

Georgian Medical News
|December 6, 2019
PubMed

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Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) involve undegraded glycosaminoglycans triggering inflammation and organ damage. Understanding these cellular processes reveals new therapeutic targets for MPS patients.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are genetic disorders characterized by the accumulation of undegraded glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).
  • This accumulation leads to cellular dysfunction and progressive damage across multiple organ systems.
  • Current therapies for MPS have limitations in addressing the full spectrum of disease pathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on the role of GAGs in MPS pathophysiology.
  • To elucidate the complex pathogenetic cascades initiated by undegraded GAGs.
  • To identify novel therapeutic targets for MPS treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on MPS and GAG metabolism.
  • Analysis of cellular mechanisms involved in MPS pathogenesis.
  • Synthesis of information on signaling pathways, cellular transport, and homeostasis.

Main Results:

  • Undegraded GAGs act as potent stimulants for secondary pathogenetic events.
  • These events include substrate accumulation, membrane abnormalities, impaired vesicular transport, disrupted autophagy, aberrant intracellular signaling, calcium dysregulation, and oxidative stress.
  • The review details the complex interplay of these factors in MPS.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the cellular basis of MPS pathophysiology is crucial for improving treatment strategies.
  • Identifying new therapeutic targets based on these cellular processes can lead to more effective therapies for MPS patients.
  • This knowledge can help overcome limitations of current MPS treatments.

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