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What gene carries Adrenoleukodystrophy?
The United Leukodystrophy Foundation (see related links) mentions an x-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, as well as other adrenoleukodystrophies that have multiple possible genetic causes.
What is X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy causes by?
X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy is caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene, which leads to a deficiency in the ALD protein. This protein is essential for the breakdown of very long-chain fatty acids. The accumulation of these fatty acids in tissues such as the adrenal glands and the white matter of the brain results in the symptoms of the disorder.
When was adrenoleukodystrophy discovered?
1992
Where exactly is adrenoleukodystrophy on the x chromosome?
The specific location of the mutation that causes X-ALD is on the ABCD1 gene on the X-chromosome. Please note that there isn't a specific mutation in the ABCD1 gene that causes X-ALD or can be related in any way to the different clinical presentations of the disease.
What percentage of people who have adrenoleukodystrophy?
3
What is the disease suffered by lorenzo's oil?
ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy) It's a rare genetic disease that mostly affects males, but the gene for the disease is gained from the mother. Females are simply the carriers of the disease and are usually not affected by it.
Who discovered adrenoleukodystrophy?
It was discovered by Haperfield and Spieler. ;)
What is the type of mutation that causes Adrenoleukodystrophy?
deletion
How do you spell adrenoleukodystrophy?
That is the correct spelling of "adrenoleukodystrophy" (also called Siemerling-Creutzfeldt Disease and adrenomyeloneuropathy) a disorder affecting myelin sheaths in the nervous system.
What percentage of the population have Adrenoleukodystrophy?
10 billion percent!!
How is adrenoleukodystrophy inherited?
It is an X-linked recessive disorder.
What is the average age you can live if diagnosed with Adrenoleukodystrophy?
10
