Genetic Disorder: Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

General Information: <Tab/> <Tab/>Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a term used to refer to a genetic disorder that disrupts the adrenal glands due to the removal of white matter from the nerve fibers in an individual's brain which causes neuro-degeneration or deterioration. The main cause of ALD would be a mutation in the gene that codes for a protein that is involved in a metabolic process. <…

…been found but not the cure so investigations have to go on until the answers are found. Furthermore, financial sponsors should also continue to support fascinating research projects related to ALD since they will be able to benefit from the research results in some manner. Sources: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/adrenoleukodystrophy/adrenoleukodystrophy.htm http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/ALD.html http://www.x-ald.nl/ http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~bstith/loren.htm