very long-chain fatty acids

February 24, 2021August 23, 2022

New Cut-off Levels for Blood VLCFAs May Aid X-ALD Diagnosis

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Proposed new cut-off levels for values of very long-chain fatty acids, or VLCFAs — whose buildup characterizes X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) — show higher sensitivity and specificity for detecting genetically confirmed ... Read more

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

Adrenoleukodystrophy and Diet

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare genetic disease in which very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) build up inside cells in males, causing a number of behavioral and neurological problems. Here is ... Read more

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

High Biotin Doses Restore Nerve Cell Health in ALD Mice, Study Shows

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High doses of the B vitamin biotin restored metabolic balance and rescued nerve degradation in a mouse model of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a study found. Based on the finding, the researchers ... Read more

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Researchers Develop Efficient Method to Screen for ALD in India, Study Reports

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A rapid and efficient method to screen newborns or people at risk for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) in India has been developed, according to a new study. The study, “Flow injection ionization-tandem ... Read more