| Literature DB >> 1528022 |
R J Wanders1, C W van Roermund, W Lageweg, B S Jakobs, R B Schutgens, A A Nijenhuis, J M Tager.
Abstract
The adrenoleukodystrophies refer to three genetically distinct disorders all characterized by the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids. In this paper we will review the biochemical aspects of these leukodystrophies with particular emphasis on the methods used to measure very long-chain fatty acid levels in plasma and their reliability. Furthermore, we will concentrate on the primary defect in the X-linked form of adrenoleukodystrophy.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1528022 DOI: 10.1007/bf01799620
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Inherit Metab Dis ISSN: 0141-8955 Impact factor: 4.982