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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (Hunter Syndrome) According to Data from the Russian Registry
Natalia V. Buchinskaya et al., Вопросы современной педиатрии (10 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.15690/vsp.v25i4.3085
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Clinical characteristics and management of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis II in the United States enrolled in the Hunter Outcome Survey.
Burton Barbara K et al., Molecular genetics and metabolism (5 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42868950/
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A CLINICAL CASE OF SEVERE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA SYNDROME IN A PATIENT WITH HUNTER SYNDROME
A.K. Tulebayeva et al., Фтизиопульмонология (30 September 2026)
https://doi.org/10.26212/2227-1937.2026.13.70.004
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Early Recognition of Patients with Neuronopathic Forms of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II in Clinical Practice
Natalia V. Buchinskaya et al., Medical Sciences (30 September 2026)
https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci14060622
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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (Hunter Syndrome): A Brief Review of Pathophysiology, Clinical Spectrum, and Current Therapeutic Strategies
Havva Yazıcı, Inherited Metabolic Disorders and Nutrition (30 September 2026)
https://doi.org/10.4274/imdn.galenos.2026.2026-6
Clinical Trials : Australian Sites
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Study of Long Term Safety and Clinical Outcomes of Idursulfase IT and Elaprase Treatment in Pediatric Participants Who Have Completed Study HGT-HIT-094
NCT02412787 · Completed · Phase 2 / Phase 3 · Shire
Up to age 18
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02412787
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Study of Intrathecal Idursulfase-IT Administered in Conjunction With Elaprase® in Pediatric Patients With Hunter Syndrome and Early Cognitive Impairment
NCT02055118 · Completed · Phase 2 / Phase 3 · Shire
Up to age 18
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02055118
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Post-trial Access Program of Idursulfase-IT Along With Elaprase in Children With Hunter Syndrome
NCT05795361 · AVAILABLE · Takeda
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05795361
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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (Hunter syndrome) is an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by IDS enzyme deficiency. It predominantly affects males and causes progressive multi-organ involvement including cognitive decline, joint stiffness, and cardiac disease. Enzyme replacement therapy is established, and gene therapy trials are ongoing.
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Background . The study was conducted based on data from the Russian registry of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type II. There are no similar studies based on analysis of data from the national MPS registry in Russian Federation . Objective . The aim of the study is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of MPS type II epidemiology and phenotypic features in Russian patients using data from the national registry, as well as to compare the obtained results with corresponding data from international registries. Methods. The retrospective, cross-sectional observational study included data from 177 patients with confirmed diagnosis of MPS type II. Data on medical history, clinical, laboratory, and instrumental examination methods, as well as data on enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) over the period from 2008 to March 2026 was analyzed. Results . The prevalence of MPS type II in Russian Federation was 0.1 per 100,000 population, and 0.54 per 100,000 live births (approximately 1 in 185,000 live births). The geographical distribution of patients was uneven. The median age of first symptoms was 1.0 (0; 2.0) years, the range — from the first months of life to 23 years, and the median age of established diagnosis was 3.0 (2.0; 6.0) years, the range — from 0.1 to 38.9 years. The major symptoms of MPS type II in children at the time of diagnosis included musculoskeletal disorders (99.1%), Hurler phenotype 96.4%, short neck was detected in 88.8%, hepatomegaly (based on physical examination findings) in 91.9% of patients, according to abdominal ultrasound data in 87.7% patients, umbilical and inguinal hernias in 82.1% of patients, cardiovascular damage — in 80.3%, chest deformity — 80.3%, contractures of the hand joints (74.5%), and ENT manifestations (62.4%). 151 (85.3%) patients were alive at the time of data collection. ERT was administered to 140 out of 160 (87.5%) patients with MPS type II. Frequent variants in the IDS gene typical for the Russian population were revealed: recombination IDS/ps IDS2 ex3/int7, variants p.Gly374=, p.Arg468Gln, p.Ala85Thr, p.Pro86Leu and p.Arg443Ter. Conclusion. The prevalence of MPS type II in Russian Federation is comparable to data from international registries. The registry-based approach enables the dynamic analysis of the disease’s clinical signs, treatment efficacy evaluation, and planning of healthcare resources. Further expansion of clinical part of the registry, regular data updates, and integration with international registry platforms are crucial for in-depth research and for obtaining more comprehensive data on patients with orphan diseases.
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What is Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II?
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (Hunter syndrome) is an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by IDS enzyme deficiency. It predominantly affects males and causes progressive multi-organ involvement including cognitive decline, joint stiffness, and cardiac disease. Enzyme replacement therapy is established, and gene therapy trials are ongoing.
How many clinical trials are available for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II?
RareWays currently indexes 38 clinical trials for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II, of which 1 is actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
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