Fatty acids are organic acids with at least one carboxyl (-C(=O)OH, -COOH or -CO2H) group and a long carbon chain that can be joined by double bonds, as in unsaturated fatty acids, or single bonds ...
HSCT may be a suitable treatment for X-linked ALD adults with early signs of cerebral involvement. Very long-chain fatty acid levels and adrenoleukodystrophy protein (ALDP)-deficiency are strongly ...
ALD prevents the body from breaking down very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs ... treatment options in the next five to 10 years. X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare genetic disorder ...