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Mutational analyses on X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy reveal a novel cryptic splicing and three missense mutations in the ABCD1 gene.
Pediatric neurology - 1 Sept 2013
Hung Kun-Long, Wang Jinn-Shyan, Keng Wee Teik, Chen Hui-Ju, Liang Jao-Shwann, Ngu Lock Hock, Lu Jyh-Feng
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BACKGROUND: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is caused by a defective peroxisomal membrane transporter, ABCD1, responsible for transporting very-long-chain fatty acid substrate into peroxisomes for degradation. The main biochemical defect, which is also one of the major diagnostic hallmarks, of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is the accumulation of saturated very-long-chain fatty acids in all tissues and body fluids....
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