Newborn Screening for X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy: The Initial Illinois Experience

Newborn Screening for X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy: The Initial Illinois Experience

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder with an approximate incidence of 1 in 14,700 births. Both males and females are affected. Approximately one-third of affected males develop childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, which progresses rapidly to severe disabi...

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Main Authors: Barbara K. Burton, Rachel Hickey, Lauren Hitchins, Vera Shively, Joan Ehrhardt, Laura Ashbaugh, Yin Peng, Khaja Basheeruddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:International Journal of Neonatal Screening
Subjects:
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
peroxisomal disorder
newborn screening
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-515X/8/1/6

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