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Chitotriosidase as a biomarker of cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy.
Journal of neuroinflammation - 20 Oct 2011
Orchard Paul J, Lund Troy, Miller Wes, Rothman Steven M, Raymond Gerald, Nascene David, Basso Lisa, Cloyd James, Tolar Jakub
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is an X-linked peroxisomal disorder characterized by the abnormal beta-oxidation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA). In 35-40% of children with ALD, an acute inflammatory process occurs in the central nervous system (CNS) leading to demyelination that is rapidly progressive, debilitating and ultimately fatal. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) can...
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