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What is the history of Sanfilippo Syndrome?
When was Sanfilippo Syndrome discovered? What is the story of this discovery? Was it coincidence or not?
Sanfilippo syndrome is named after Dr. Sylvester Sanfilippo who discovered the cause of this disease in 1963. He was able to identify that persons with this disorder are missing one of four specific enzymes essential for breaking down GAG, called heparan sulfate.
In the past, children with Sanfilippo Syndrome were often times misdiagnosed with Hunter or Hurler Syndromes. Today there are still many children misdiagnosed, with Autism added to the list of wrongly identified disorders.
In the past, children with Sanfilippo Syndrome were often times misdiagnosed with Hunter or Hurler Syndromes. Today there are still many children misdiagnosed, with Autism added to the list of wrongly identified disorders.
Posted Jan 1, 2018 by Danielle 3160
Sylvester Sanfilippo discovered the disease
Posted Feb 25, 2019 by Patty Jesse 3000
Dr Sanfilippo first discovered it in 1986.
Posted Nov 3, 2019 by Anne-marie 2500
