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ey0015.8-17 | New Paradigms | ESPEYB15

8.17 A zebrafish model of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy recapitulates key disease features and demonstrates a developmental requirement for abcd1 in oligodendrocyte patterning and myelination

LR Strachan , TJ Stevenson , B Freshner , MD Keefe , D Miranda Bowles , JL Bonkowsky

To read the full abstract: Hum Mol Genet. 2017; 26(18): 3600-3614X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is caused by genetic mutations in the ABCD1 gene coding for a peroxisomal transmembrane protein responsible for the metabolism of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA). It manifests with a broad phenotype mainly involving the peripheral and central nervous system and the adrenals. However, the exact pa...