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Bookmark or Share- Adrenoleukodystrophy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicIn adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), your body can't break down very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs), causing saturated VLCFA s to build up in your brain, nervous system and adrenal gland. The most common type of ALD is X-linked ALD, which is caused by a genetic defect on the X chromosome.
- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD): Causes, Types, Symptoms, Prognosis - WebMDAbout 1 in 17,000 people are born with a genetic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). This severe brain disorder mainly affects boys and men. There’s no cure yet for it, but a diagnosis...
- Adrenoleukodystrophy - WikipediaAdrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a disease linked to the X chromosome. It is a result of fatty acid buildup caused by failure of peroxisomal fatty acid beta oxidation which results in the accumulation of very long chain fatty acids in tissues throughout the body.
- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) | Johns Hopkins MedicineAdrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a genetic condition that damages the membrane (myelin sheath) that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Myelin acts as insulation around the nerve fibers. When this insolating layer is damaged, nerve signals from the brain cannot communicate across the body properly, causing impaired bodily functions or ...
- What is ALD? — The Stop ALD FoundationAdrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD, is a deadly genetic disease that affects 1 in 18 000 people. It most severely affects boys and men. This brain disorder destroys myelin, the protective sheath that surrounds the brain's neurons -- the nerve cells that allow us to think and to control our muscles.
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