Hurler syndrome medical therapy
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Overview
Treatment of Hurler syndrome involves supplementing the body with the deficient enzyme so that it can break down the GAG's. Enzyme replacement therapy has proven useful in reducing non-neurological symptoms and pain.
Medical Therapy
Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Patient is treated with the drug Laronidase, or Aldurazyme.
- This is is a polymorphic variant of Alpha-L-iduronidase (lysosomal enzyme), produced by recombinant DNA technology.
- This enzyme is required for the hydrolysis of terminal Alpha-L-iduronic acid residues of heparan and dermatan sulfate.
- Enzyme replacement therapy is useful in dealing with problems of growth, breathing, heart and joints.
- It is not proven effective in cases of neurological symptoms or mental development problems.
- It is a good option for children with Scheie syndrome or Hurler-Scheie syndrome that does not cause mental retardation.