Mucopolysaccharidosis Type III
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Fund TypeCo-Pay, Co-insurance & Deductible (medications and office visits)
Maximum Award Level$2,500
- Household Income Requirements 400% or less of Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) (adjusted for Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in household)
- Insurance Requirements All Insurance Types
- Must reside and receive treatment in the United States.
About Mucopolysaccharidosis Type III
Mucopolysaccharidosis type III (MPS III) is a genetic disorder that makes the body unable to break down large sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs, formerly called mucopolysaccharides). Specifically, people with this condition are unable to break down a GAG called heparan sulfate. Affected individuals can have severe neurological symptoms, including progressive dementia, aggressive behavior, hyperactivity, seizures, deafness, loss of vision, and an inability to sleep for more than a few hours at a time.
These materials remain stored in the body’s cells, causing progressive damage. There have been four different enzyme deficiencies found, described as type A, B, C or D. MPS III is the most common form of mucopolysaccharidosis, and 1 in 70,000 newborns are born with the disease. Each subtype is caused by the alteration of a different enzyme needed to completely break down heparan sulfate. The different types of MPS III have similar signs and symptoms, although type A is the most severe. MPS III is a progressive disorder that primarily affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). Other names for this condition include: MPS III, mucopolysaccharidosis III, and Sanfilippo syndrome.
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