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Preferential expression of mutant ABCD1 allele is common in adrenoleukodystrophy female carriers but unrelated to clinical symptoms.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 26 Jan 2012
Salsano Ettore, Tabano Silvia, Sirchia Silvia M, Colapietro Patrizia, Castellotti Barbara, Gellera Cinzia, Rimoldi Marco, Pensato Viviana, Mariotti Caterina, Pareyson Davide, Miozzo Monica, Uziel Graziella
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Approximately 20% of adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) female carriers may develop clinical manifestations, typically consisting of progressive spastic gait, sensory deficits and bladder dysfunctions. A skewing in X Chromosome Inactivation (XCI), leading to the preferential expression of t...
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