John E Richter, Charitha Vadlamudi, Sarah K Macklin, Ayesha Samreen, Haytham Helmi, Daniel Broderick, Ahmed N Mohammad, Stephanie L Hines, Jay A VanGerpen, Paldeep S Atwal, Thomas R Caulfield
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Abstract
Background: The ATP-binding cassette, subfamily D, member 1 (ABCD1) protein is a peroxisomal half-transporter that allows for very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) degradation. Pathogenic variants of ABCD1 cause VLCFAs to build up in various tissues and bodily fluids, resulting in a disorder called X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). This disorder is most commonly marked by adrenocortical insufficiency and high VLCFA concentration, and has varying levels of neurological involvement depending on phenotype. For example, the Addison-only form of X-ALD has no neurological impact, while the cerebral form of X-ALD often causes severe sensory loss, motor function impairment, cognitive decline, and death.
Methods: A newly characterized and suspected pathogenic variant in ABCD1 cause VLCFAs to build up in various tissues and bodily fluids, resulting in a disorder called X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). This disorder is most commonly marked by adrenocortical insufficiency and high VLCFA concentration, and has varying levels of neurological involvement depending on phenotype. For example, the Addison-only form of X-ALD has no neurological impact, while the cerebral form of X-ALD often causes severe sensory loss, motor function impairment, cognitive decline, and death.
Results: A case of adult onset adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) and a novel ABCD1 cause VLCFAs to build up in various tissues and bodily fluids, resulting in a disorder called X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). This disorder is most commonly marked by adrenocortical insufficiency and high VLCFA concentration, and has varying levels of neurological involvement depending on phenotype. For example, the Addison-only form of X-ALD has no neurological impact, while the cerebral form of X-ALD often causes severe sensory loss, motor function impairment, cognitive decline, and death.
Conclusions: Data fusion from multiple sources was combined in a comprehensive approach yielding an enriched assessment of the patient's disease and prognosis. Molecular modeling was performed on the variant to better characterize its clinical significance and confirm pathogenicity.