[From gene to disease; X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy]
Autor: | M, Engelen, S, Kemp, B M, van Geel |
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Jazyk: | Dutch; Flemish |
Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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Zdroj: | Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde. 152(14) |
ISSN: | 0028-2162 |
Popis: | X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is the most common peroxisomal disorder, characterized by impaired peroxisomal beta-oxidation, subsequent accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids (22 carbon atoms), and mutations in the ABCD1 gene. Clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures and treatment options are discussed. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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