Hunter syndrome (also known as mucopolysaccharidosis II or MPS II) is a rare X-linked recessive lysosomal storage disorder with a significantly higher prevalence in males. The estimated incidence is...
What is Hypophosphatasia?
Hypophosphatasia is a rare inborn metabolic disorder that affects the mineralization of bone and teeth.
Phosphate is one of the essential minerals necessary...
Biotinidase Deficiency is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder in which the enzyme biotinidase is deficient. The enzyme helps to recycle the vitamin biotin, and...
What is Alkaptonuria?
Alkaptonuria, also known as black urine disease or black bone disease, is a rare hereditary “autosomal recessive” condition stemming from an inborn...
What is Zellweger Syndrome?
Zellweger syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that disrupts cellular function and usually appears soon after birth. Named after Dr. Hans...
What is Acute Hepatic Porohria?
Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by the buildup of specific molecules known as porphyrins...
Pierre Robin Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder, manifests with facial and mouth deformities that impede breathing. It can occur independently or alongside syndromes like...