ABCD1 mutations are the genetic cause of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). The cerebral form CALD, is progressive, irreversibl
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:14 pm
ABCD1 mutations are the genetic cause of adrenoleukodystrophy(ALD). The cerebral form CALD, is progressive, irreversible andfatal, and children usually die within 5 years of symptom onset.What is the direct function of ABCD1?
A. triggers inflammation of myelinated nerve fibers
B. enzyme that degrades synaptic junctions
C. transmembrane transporter on the peroxisomal membrane
D. enzyme that degrades very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA)
A. triggers inflammation of myelinated nerve fibers
B. enzyme that degrades synaptic junctions
C. transmembrane transporter on the peroxisomal membrane
D. enzyme that degrades very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA)