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X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy |
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X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy [¦eks ‚liŋkt ə‚drē·nō‚lü·kə′dis·trə·fē] (medicine) An inherited peroxisomal disorder in which a defective peroxisomal membrane protein results in impaired ?-oxidation of very long chain fatty acids, which subsequently accumulate in the adrenal glands, nervous system, and testes and disrupt normal activity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Melbourne nurse Graham Cadd, CEO of Burwood's Delmont Private
Hospital, begins a cycle ride to Perth on 3 May to raise money for
research into the rare genetic disorder adrenoleukodystrophy.
Hugo Moser, director of Neurogenetics at Kennedy Krieger
Institute in Baltimore, presented the findings of a major,
10-year study of 'Lorenzo's Oil' therapy in children with
adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
Hugo Moser, director of Neurogenetics at Kennedy Krieger
Institute in Baltimore, presented the findings of a major,
10-year study of 'Lorenzo's Oil' therapy in children with
adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). |
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