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How is adrenoleukodystrophy inherited?

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It is an X-linked recessive disorder.

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What is adrenoleukodystrophy?

Adrenoleukodystrophy is a degenerative genetic disease in which myelin is lost from nerve cells in the brain.


When was adrenoleukodystrophy discovered?

1992


What percentage of people who have adrenoleukodystrophy?

3


What is the type of mutation that causes Adrenoleukodystrophy?

deletion


Who discovered adrenoleukodystrophy?

It was discovered by Haperfield and Spieler. ;)


How do you spell adrenoleukodystrophy?

That is the correct spelling of "adrenoleukodystrophy" (also called Siemerling-Creutzfeldt Disease and adrenomyeloneuropathy) a disorder affecting myelin sheaths in the nervous system.


What is the average age you can live if diagnosed with Adrenoleukodystrophy?

10


What percentage of the population have Adrenoleukodystrophy?

10 billion percent!!


What gene carries Adrenoleukodystrophy?

The United Leukodystrophy Foundation (see related links) mentions an x-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, as well as other adrenoleukodystrophies that have multiple possible genetic causes.


What gene is Adrenoleukodystrophy on?

it is x linked an dpass down by the mother


Population statistics for adrenoleukodystrophy?

It affects 1 in 20,000 men


Are there any famous with adrenoleukodystrophy?

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