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Functional overlap between ABCD1 (ALD) and ABCD2 (ALDR) transporters: a therapeutic target for X-adrenoleukodystrophy.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Dec 2004
Pujol Aurora, Ferrer Isidre, Camps Carme, Metzger Elisabeth, Hindelang Colette, Callizot Noëlle, Ruiz Montse, Pàmpols Teresa, Giròs Marisa, Mandel Jean Louis
Abstract excerpt
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a severe neurodegenerative disease caused by loss of function of the peroxisomal transporter ABCD1 (ALD), which results in accumulation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) in organs and serum, central demyelination and peripheral axonopathy and Addison's disease. Knockout of the ALD gene in the mouse (ALD(-)) results in an adrenomyeloneuropathy-like disease (a late...
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