Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

Adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as x-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, is related to peroxisomal acyl-coa oxidase deficiency and neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy, and has symptoms including exanthema, pruritus and hidebound skin. An important gene associated with Adrenoleukodystrophy is ABCD1 (ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily D Member 1), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Metabolism and Fatty acid metabolism. The drugs Dopamine and Pramipexole have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include adrenal cortex and spinal cord, and related phenotypes are intellectual disability and gait disturbance