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Genetic analysis of the X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy gene ABCD1 in Drosophila uncovers a conserved phenotype.
Communications biology - 7 May 2026
Manor Joshua, Jangam Sharayu V, Chung Hyung-Lok, Bhagwat Pranjali, Andrews Jonathan C, Chester Hillary, Kondo Shu, Srivastav Saurabh, Botas Juan, Moser Ann B, Huguenin Suzette M, Wangler Michael F
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X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by a loss-of-function (LOF) mutation in the ATP-binding cassette subfamily D member 1 (ABCD1) gene, leading to the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs). This disorder exhibits striking heterogeneity; some male patients develop an early childhood neuroinflammatory demyelination disorder, while other patients,...
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