<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><Articles><Article><id>90</id><JournalTitle>MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS TYPE IV- A (Morquio A Syndrome): A BRIEF REVIEW</JournalTitle><Abstract>Morquio A syndrome is a lysosomal storage disease associated with mucopolysaccharidosis. It is caused by a
deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme, N-acetylgalactosamine- 6-sulfate sulfatase, which leads to accumulation of keratan
sulfate and condroitin-6 sulfate in multiple organs. Patients present with multisystemic complications involving the
musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and digestive systems. Presently, there is no definitive cure, and current
management options are palliative. Enzyme replacement therapy and hematopoietic stem cell therapy have been proven
effective in certain lysosomal storage diseases, and current investigations are underway to evaluate the effectiveness of these
therapies and others for the treatment of Morquio A syndrome. This review discusses the current and emerging treatment
options for Morquio A syndrome, citing examples of the treatment of other mucopoly</Abstract><Email>achuthapedireddy@gmail.com</Email><articletype>Review</articletype><volume>6</volume><issue>1</issue><year>2016</year><keyword>Lysosomal,Storage disease,Mucopolysaccharidosis</keyword><AUTHORS>CH. Chandrasekhar,P. Achutha Lakshmi,B.V.B. Balaji,P. Niharika, V.S.L. Deepthi,M. Priya</AUTHORS><afflication>Department of Pharmaceutics,Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rjahmyndry-533102, Andhra Pradesh, India.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rjahmyndry-533102, Andhra Pradesh, India.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rjahmyndry-533102, Andhra Pradesh, India.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rjahmyndry-533102, Andhra Pradesh, India.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rjahmyndry-533102, Andhra Pradesh, India.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rjahmyndry-533102, Andhra Pradesh, India.</afflication></Article></Articles>