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Lorenzo's body is unable to metabolize very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs), specifically ones with 22 or more carbons. This leads to the accumulation of VLCFAs in the brain and nerve cells, causing a rare disorder known as adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).

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