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The adrenoleukodystrophies.

H W Moser, S Naidu, A J Kumar

    Critical Reviews in Neurobiology
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a genetic disorder with variable symptoms, detectable through plasma lipid assays. Research highlights its prevalence, genetic mapping, and connection to peroxisomal function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Genetics
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is an X-linked genetic disorder.
    • ALD presents with significant phenotypic variability, ranging from childhood neurological decline to adult-onset paraparesis (adrenomyeloneuropathy).
    • Carrier females can exhibit neurological symptoms, and mutant ALD cell lines show a competitive advantage over normal cells.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current clinical, biochemical, and genetic understanding of adrenoleukodystrophy.
    • To emphasize the diagnostic capabilities, genetic basis, prevalence, and phenotypic diversity of ALD.
    • To highlight ALD's significance as a peroxisomal disorder.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical, biochemical, and genetic studies.
    • Analysis of patient data from over 200 kindreds.
    • Examination of cell line studies.

    Main Results:

    • Precise diagnosis, prenatal testing, and carrier detection are possible via plasma lipid or fibroblast assays.
    • The ALD gene is localized to X-chromosome q28.
    • ALD is more common than previously thought, with 350 identified patients.

    Conclusions:

    • ALD exhibits striking phenotypic variability even within families, suggesting factors beyond distinct mutations.
    • ALD is a significant peroxisomal disorder, offering insights into organelle function.
    • Further research into ALD contributes to understanding peroxisomal biology.

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