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Mutational analysis of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy gene.
Cell biochemistry and biophysics - 1 Jan 2000
Takano H, Koike R, Onodera O, Tsuji S
Abstract excerpt
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is an inherited peroxisomal disorder characterized by progressive neurological dysfunction, occasionally associated with adrenal insufficiency. The clinical phenotypes of ALD are quite variable, and include childhood ALD, adult-onset ALD, adrenomyeloneuropathy, and Addison's disease only. Although the causative gene for ALD has been identified, the physiological role of the...
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