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Symbol:GALNS
Name(s):galactosamine (N-acetyl)-6-sulfate sulfatase (Morquio syndrome, mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA)
Type:protein-coding
Organism:Homo sapiens
Synonyms:GALNAC6S, GAS, MPS4A
Links: Pubmed, Entrez Gene, GeneCards, Map Viewer.

Gene Information from Publications

Publication Link Summary of findings
17876718 In mucopolysaccharidosis IVA 'attenuated' mutant enzymes are heterogeneous in molecular phenotypes, including biochemical properties and tertiary structure.
17544310 effect of repeated intra-articular injections (IA INJ) of recombinant human acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase on degenerative joint disease in an animal model.
15241807 Ten novel mutations in GALNS in Italian Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA patients.
16287098 26 novel mutations within the GALNS gene are associated with mucopolysaccharidosis IVA. A genotype/phenotype correlation was defined in some mutations.
16378744 GALNS mutations in six severe Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA (MPS IVA) patients from four unrelated Tunisian families.
12721840 Mutation 1374delT introduces premature termination of GALNS, causing mucopolysaccharidosis IVA.
11524742 6-bp deletion in exon 1 of GALNS gene.
12442278 Beside mutations, one previously identified E477 polymorphism and one novel W520 polymorphism were found among Turkish MPS IVA patients.

Interacting gene products

Interaction Type Gene 1 Gene 2 Interaction description Complex Publication Link
HPRDN-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase precursorneuraminidase precursor--Pubmed

Recent Publications on GALNS:

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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis of Morquio disease.
OBJECTIVES: Morquio syndrome is an autosomal recessive disease and...
17th September, 2008
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Prenat Diagn. 2008 Oct;28(10):900-3.
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GALNS gene expression profiling in Morquio A patients' fibroblasts.
BACKGROUND: Quantification studies of mutated mRNAs have not been carried...
20th August, 2008
Metabolic and Muscular Unit, Clinic of Pediatric Neurology, AOU Meyer, Clin Chim Acta. 2008 Nov;397(1-2):72-6. Epub 2008 Jul 25.
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Enzyme replacement therapy in a murine model of Morquio A syndrome.
Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (MPS IVA) is an autosomal recessive disorder...
9th August, 2008
Department of Pediatrics, St Louis University, Doisy Research Center, 1100 Hum Mol Genet. 2008 Mar 15;17(6):815-24. Epub 2007 Dec 3.
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Distinct effects of N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase and galactose-6-sulfatase expression on chondroitin sulfates.
The sulfatase enzymes, N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase (arylsulfatase B...
29th May, 2008
Department of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. J Biol Chem. 2008 Apr 11;283(15):9523-30. Epub 2008 Feb 18.
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Effect of 'attenuated' mutations in mucopolysaccharidosis IVA on molecular phenotypes of N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfate sulfatase.
Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA is an autosomal recessive disease caused by the...
27th October, 2007
Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University, Pediatric Research J Inherit Metab Dis. 2007 Oct;30(5):758-67. Epub 2007 Sep 17.
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BioNews Results for GALNS

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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center reports research in genetics & genomics
Calibre Macro World:  Nov 7 2008 12:21AM Matching: galns
BioMarin starts clinical programme for Morquio syndrome drug
PharmaBiz:  Nov 5 2008 5:25AM Matching: galns
BioMarin announces initiation of clinical assessment program for Morquio A Syndrome
Checkbiotech:  Nov 4 2008 4:08PM Matching: galns
BioMarin Announces Initiation of Clinical Assessment Program for Morquio A Syndrome
Rehab Manegement:  Nov 4 2008 12:43AM Matching: galns
BioMarin Announces Initiation of Clinical Assessment Program for Morquio A Syndrome
Pharma Live:  Nov 3 2008 11:43PM Matching: galns
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Clinical Trials:

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A Clinical Assessment Study of Subjects With Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (Morquio Syndrome)
MPS IV A

Patents:

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US Patent No.Title
7291461 Methods for identifying small molecules that modulate premature translation termination and nonsense mRNA decay
6171798 P53-regulated genes
6335170 Gene expression in bladder tumors
6590075 Secreted protein HODAZ50
6706491 Reagents and methods for identifying and modulating expression of genes regulated by p21

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GALNS results (if any) from reagent suppliers

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GALNS antibody (ab69957) datasheet | Abcam
Mouse polyclonal to GALNS. GALNS (N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase) is a lysosomal exohydrolase which catalyzes the hydrolysis of the 6-sulfate groups of
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http://www.abcam.com/index.html?datasheet=69957...

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GALNS galactosamine (N-acetyl)-6-sulfate sulfatase (Morquio ...
GALNS; GALNAC6S; GAS; MPS4A. Other Designations. N-acetylgalactosamine-6- sulfatase; chondroitinase. Refseq ID(s). NM_000512. Accession No.(s) ...
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/search/SIRNASearchGeneDe...

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All Glucosaminoglycans | Abcam
GALNS antibody. WB. Images. Mouse polyclonal. Reacts with:. Hu. ab38858 · GCNT1 antibody. WB, ELISA, IHC-P. Images. Rabbit polyclonal. Reacts with: ...
http://www.abcam.com/index.html?c=775...

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Chondroitinase Antibody / Chondroitinase Antibodies
Chondroitinase Antibody / Chondroitinase Antibodies.
http://www.scbt.com/table-chondroitinase.html...

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Primary antibodies | Abcam
GALNS antibody. WB. Images. Mouse polyclonal. Reacts with:. Hu. ab69959 · GALNT1 antibody. WB. Images. Mouse polyclonal. Reacts with: ...
http://www.abcam.com/index.html?pageconfig=catalog_byproduct...

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Abcam antibodies and reagents product map
... Cathepsin S proteins and peptides · Cathepsin Z antibodies · DPP1 antibodies · GALNS antibodies · GM2A antibodies · GNPTG antibodies · GNS antibodies ...
http://www.abcam.com/index.html?pageconfig=productmap&Cl=585...

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