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Adrenoleukodystrophy as a Cause of Spastic Paraparesis and Hyperpigmentation

Background: X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is caused by an abnormal gene mutation on the X chromosome which codes for an abnormal ABC transporter, preventing transport of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) into peroxisomes for beta oxidation. These VLCFAs, unable to be broken down, thus acc...

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Autores principales: Chary, Priyanka Kesavan, Rehman, Aziz Ur, Bright, Tamis Marie
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8089355/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvab048.227