Term info
database cross reference
- UMLS:C4025599
- UMLS:C2673363
comment
Iduronate-2-sulfatase is required for the lysosomal degradation of heparan sulfate and dermatan sulfate. Mutations in this X-chromosome gene are associated with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II. Increased serum iduronate-2-sulfatase is observed in mucolipidosis II alpha/beta.
definition
An increased level of iduronate-2-sulfatase activity in the blood.
has exact synonym
Increased serum iduronate sulfatase level
has related synonym
Increased serum iduronate sulfatase
id
HP:0003538