Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome

Synonyms: MPS VI

A Guide to Understanding MPS VI (Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome)
Source/Author: The MPS Society 
Support group
A booklet in pdf format on MPS VI, discussing the cause, inheritance, prenatal diagnosis, clinical problems (divided by body system), general treatment and management and specific treatment of MPS VI.

Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome
Source/Author: The MPS Society 
Support group
Detailed overview of MPS VI including genetics, research studies, treatments and resources.

Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Mucopolysaccharidosis VI: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multinational Study of Recombinant Human N-Acetylgalactosamine 4-Sulfatase (Recombinant Human Arylsulfatase B or rhASB) and Follow-On, Open-Label Extension Study
Source/Author: Harmatz P, Giugliani R, Schwartz I, Guffon N, Teles EL, Miranda MC, Wraith JE, Beck M, Arash L, Scarpa M, Yu ZF, Wittes J, Berger KI, Newman MS, Lowe AM, Kakkis E, Swiedler SJ; MPS VI Phase 3 Study Group. 
Abstract
Results on additional studies of enzyme replacement therapy in MPS VI.

Una Guía Para Entender MPS VI (Síndrome de Maroteaux-Lamy)
Source/Author: The MPS Society 
Support group [In Spanish]
Un folleto en formato PDF sobre la MPS VI que aborda la causa, la herencia, el diagnóstico prenatal, los problemas clínicos (clasificados por sistema corporal), el tratamiento y manejo generales, así como el tratamiento específico de la MPS VI. 

Management Guidelines for Mucopolysaccharidosis VI
Source/Author: Roberto Giugliani, MD, PhD, Paul Harmatz, MD and James E. Wraith, MD 
Medical Review
Excellent overview of this condition, available treatments and discussion of how the various medical complications should be followed/addressed.

MPS
Source/Author: BioMarin Pharmaceuticals 
Web-based (medical)
Intended for Healthcare Professionals practicing in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. 
Overview of this condition and discussion of the enzyme replacement therapy that BioMarin has developed.

Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) VI
Source/Author: Jablonski Syndromes Database 
Web-based (medical)
Summary, clinical features, and medical bibliography. 

Mucopolysaccharidosis, Type VI; MPS6
Source/Author: OMIM, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man 
Web-based (medical)
Medical/scientific description of MPS VI with emphasis on the genetics of the condition.

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI
Source/Author: R. Froissart and I. Maire; Orphanet 
Web-based (medical)
IN FRENCH.
Brief overview of the condition, scientific citations, clinical features and other web sites. Full text pdf available 

Orthopedic Management of the Mucopolysaccharidoses
Source/Author: Klane White, MD 
Support group
Overview of orthopedic issues affecting patients with MPS disorders.

Support Programs for MPS
Source/Author: MPS Society
Support group
Providing financial assistance, educational opportunities and community connections to empower families affected by MPS and ML.