Adrenoleukodystrophy

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene that encodes a protein of the peroxisomal membrane named ALDP. Mutations in ALDP result in elevated levels of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) and reduced VLCFA oxidation in peroxisomes. Three main phe-notypes are seen i...

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Hauptverfasser: Cappa, Marco, Bizzarri, Carla, Vollono, Catello, Petroni, Anna, Banni, Sebastiano
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