Application of a diagnostic methodology by quantification of 26:0 lysophosphatidylcholine in dried blood spots for Japanese newborn screening of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a rare inherited metabolic disease that results in the accumulation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) in plasma and all tissues. Recent studies regarding cerebral X-ALD (CALD) treatment emphasize the importance of its early diagnosis. 26:0 lysophosphatid...

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Main Authors: Chen Wu, Takeo Iwamoto, Junko Igarashi, Takashi Miyajima, Mohammad Arif Hossain, Hiroko Yanagisawa, Keiko Akiyama, Haruo Shintaku, Yoshikatsu Eto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214426917300447