Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

MONDO:0009661

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6 (MPS 6) is a lysosomal storage disease with progressive multisystem involvement, associated with a deficiency of arylsulfatase B (ASB) leading to the accumulation of dermatan sulfate.

Also known as: ARSB deficiency, ASB deficiency, MPS6, MPSVI, Maroteaux Lamy Syndrome, Maroteaux-Lamy disease, Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome, N-acetylgalactosamine 4-sulfatase deficiency

11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 8 tagged with Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6 itself.

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↑ Syndromic disease (7158) ↑ Eye disorder (3079) ↑ Lysosomal storage disease with skeletal involvement (64) ↑ Mucopolysaccharidosis (62)

Sub-types of Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6, rapidly progressing 0 trials
Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6, slowly progressing 0 trials

Including sub-types (11) Tagged with Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6 (8)

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New study aims to unmask hidden causes of childhood joint stiffness

Knowledge-focused Not yet recruiting

This study will look at 35 children with joint problems that are not caused by inflammation, such as stiffness or deformity. Researchers will use exams, lab tests, and imaging to find the true cause, which could be rare genetic conditions like mucopolysaccharidoses or osteogenesi…

Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:17 UTC

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

Where it sits in the disease tree

New study aims to unmask hidden causes of childhood joint stiffness