Extractions: Health You are here: Home Disorders Adrenoleukodystrophy Adrenoleukodystrophy Press Releases Transplanted Neural Stem Cells Migrate Throughout the Abnormal Brain, Reduce Disease Symptoms Monday, Jun 7, 1999 For years, researchers have probed the mysteries of neural stem cells immature cells that can differentiate into all the cell types that make up the brain with the idea that they might be useful for treating brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease. Important new animal research now suggests that these cells may be effective in treating a much broader array of brain diseases than previously anticipated, including Alzheimer's disease and many childhood brain disorders.
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) A Case Study adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) A Case Study Using the Film "Lorenzo's Oil" Linda Gostinger 1994 Woodrow Wilson Biology Institute http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Adrenoleukodystrophy; "Lorenzo's Oil" And Teaching The disease portrayed in the movie is called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Clinical and therapeutic aspects of adrenoleukodystrophy and http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~bstith/loren.htm
Extractions: The use of the movie "Lorenzo's Oil" as a Teaching Tool Bradley J. Stith, Ph.D. Professor , Biology Department, University of Colorado at Denver click here to go back to Dr. Stith's home page This summary is an attempt at explaining the biochemical basis of ALD. In addition, it is an attempt to use the story of the Odone's to inspire students to learn more about cell biology. As today's student is more attuned to visual stimulation and due to the success of case-based learning, I encourage teachers to use the movie "Lorenzo's Oil" (1992, MCA Universal, 2 hrs 18 min; available at video stores or from Critic's Choice at 1800-367-7765 for $20; VHS or DVD) to illustrate many ideas about lipids and principles of cell biology. However, a complete understanding of the movie requires much library research and I provide a summary below. The Disease In the movie, Lorenzo Odone is initially portrayed as a normal, happy, healthy child whose health suddenly declines. Taking place from 1984 to 1987, the parents (Augusto Odone, played by Nick Nolte, and Michaela Odone, played by Susan Sarandon) become involved in a fight to save the life of their son. The Odones train themselves in biology to develop a treatment for their son. The sympathetic portrayal rarely fails to become an indelible memory for my students. In 1996, Phil Collins has recorded a song called "Lorenzo" in his "Dance Into the Light" album. The lyrics were written by Michaela and Lorenzo.
Introduction To Leukodystrophy In 1971, Dr. Michael Blaw coined the name adrenoleukodystrophy; The term adrenoleukodystrophy encompasses two distinct genetic disorders; http://www.ulf.org/ulf/intro/
Extractions: 2304 Highland Drive Sycamore, Illinois 60178 Phone: (800) 728-5483 FAX: (815) 895-2432 Outlined below are brief introductions to the leukodystrophies. Further extensive in-depth research information is available on these subjects and more through the ULF library of printed and videotape materials. When requesting further information please let us know whether you are a professional or lay-person so that we can respond with the appropriate information level. Introduction Patterns of Inheritance Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)/Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome ... Zellweger Syndrome INTRODUCTION The leukodystrophies are genetically determined progressive disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The term leukodystrophy derives from the Greek words "leuko" meaning white and referring to the white matter of the nervous system and "dystrophy" meaning imperfect growth or development. White matter is white to the naked eye because it contains a complex chemical substance called the myelin sheath. Myelin contains a variety of fatty substances or lipids. Its function is to insulate the axon through which nerve impulses are conducted, much as does insulation around an electric wire; the axon being the biological equivalent of the wire. The myelin sheath is a very complex substance. It is made up of at least ten, and probably more distinct chemicals. Each of the leukodystrophies affects one (and only one) of these substances that all affect the myelin sheath in some way, but otherwise, they are totally separate. Leukodystrophy of one type, does not in any way predispose to, or increase the risk of another type of leukodystrophy.
Adrenoleukodystrophy And Myelin: Where's The Connection? adrenoleukodystrophy. Also known as ALD. Ten years ago many people would not The first step in understanding adrenoleukodystrophy is to ask what it is http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro99/web3/Kirbyglatkowski.html
Extractions: On Serendip Adrenoleukodystrophy. Also known as ALD. Ten years ago many people would not be familiar with this extremely rare childhood disease. But now awareness has increased as a result of the 1992 MCA Universal film, "Lorenzo's Oil". This true story movie shows the struggles of a family whose son is dying from this disease and their fight to try to save him and children like him. After seeing this movie myself I became very interested in ALD and the possible ways to cure or treat it. In the last decade there has been some amazing research done in conjunction with this disease and the few others who, like it, occur as a result from the breakdown or loss of myelin in the brain. The first step in understanding adrenoleukodystrophy is to ask what it is and how it works. According to the fact sheet put out by the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD in 1997, "ALD is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by the breakdown or loss of the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells in the brain and progressive dysfunction of the adrenal gland" . This disorder affects fatty acid metabolism which causes the dysfunction of the adrenal glands, the nervous system, and the testes
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD): A Case Study adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by the For more information on adrenoleukodystrophy, please contact http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEPC/WWC/1994/adreno.html
Extractions: 1994 Woodrow Wilson Biology Institute The purpose of this activity is to expose the students to an inherited genetic disorder by viewing the film "Lorenzo's Oil." The students will be able to learn about this rare disease and follow the progression of the disease from the initial diagnosis through the 32 month ordeal that the family endured. They will experience the frustrations and triumphs with the Odone family as they follow the challenges of finding a cure for ALD. The students will observe the scientific method being put into practice. This is a true-life drama which depicts the social, financial, ethical and political ramifications of a little-known genetic disease that doesn't get much attention from doctors nor the research community. This is an interdisciplinary study that could be used on several levels and with a variety of classes, for example: Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Ethics, Health, Neurology, Nutrition, Pathology, Psychology and Anatomy. Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by the loss of the fatty covering (myelin sheath) on nerve fibers within the brain and progressive degeneration of the adrenal gland. The basic defect is the impaired capacity to degrade very long chain fatty acids that are found in the blood plasma and tissues of the body. These fatty acids accumulate in the brain (cerebral white matter) and the adrenal glands.
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ALD And Lorenzo's Oil Article describes adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and the movie Lorenzo s Oil. http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/ald/a/041301.htm
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MedFriendly.com: Adrenoleukodystrophy provides an easy to understand definition for the medical term, adrenoleukodystrophy. http://www.medfriendly.com/adrenoleukodystrophy.html
Extractions: MedFriendly TM TM Web MedFriendly.com What is adrenoleukodystrophy? What are the signs and symptoms of adrenoleukodystrophy? Are there different types of adrenoleukodystrophy? What causes adrenoleukodystrophy? ... What is the origin of the term, adrenoleukodystrophy? WHAT IS ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY? Adrenoleukodystrophy (abbreviated as ALD) is a rare disorder that is characterized by a buildup of saturated, very long chain fatty acids (abbreviated VLCFA) in the tissues of the body. Saturated means to be filled up with something. In the case of fats, saturated refers to how much hydrogen (a type of element) is contained in it. Saturated fats are filled with hydrogen. Fatty acids are types of chemicals in the body that are necessary for many bodily functions. Very long chain fatty acids are called "very long" because they have greater amounts of carbon in them. Carbon is a type of element that is essential to normal bodily functioning. In ALD, very long chain fatty acids are found in especially high numbers in the brain, blood, and the adrenal cortex (the outer part of the adrenal glands). The adrenal glands are a pair of glands that play an important role in metabolism and help the body respond to physical and emotional stress by releasing certain hormones. A gland is an organ in the body made of special cells that form and release materials such as fluid. Metabolism is the chemical actions in cells that release energy from nutrients or use energy to create other substances. Hormones are natural chemicals produced by the body and released into the blood that have a specific effect on tissues in the body.
NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders, Inc. Childhood adrenoleukodystrophy; Neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy. General Discussion adrenoleukodystrophy is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Adrenoleukody
What Is Adrenoleukodystrophy? adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) falls into a group of disorders known as The figure above shows the location of the adrenoleukodystrophy gene on the x http://www.ikm.jmu.edu/Buttsjl/ISAT493/Adrenoleukodystrophy/aldintro.html
Extractions: Main X-linked page Symptoms Incidence Severity ... "Lorenzo's Oil" Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) falls into a group of disorders known as leukodystrophies This disease is diagnosed with a plasma test to determine the level of very long chain fatty acids, regardless of symptomatology. It is a very specialized test, so it is only performed in a few laboratories worldwide. These very long chain fatty acids accumulate, due to absence of peroxisomes in the liver, and damage the ability of the adrenal gland to convert cholesterol to steroid hormones. The characteristic of the disease is progressive cognitive and behavioral impairment. This impairment is due to the myelin degeneration that occurs within these patients' central nervous system. Without the myelin sheath, nerve fibers are damaged and cease to function properly. Click the above graphic to hear the pronunciation of the disease. When prompted, choose 'open from current location.' The figure above shows the location of the Adrenoleukodystrophy gene on the x chromosome. It was borrowed from
Treatment Of Adrenoleukodystrophy Treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy that helps to normalize the levels of very long chain fatty acids in boys with adrenoleukodystrophy. http://www.ikm.jmu.edu/Buttsjl/ISAT493/Adrenoleukodystrophy/aldtreatment.html
Extractions: Treatment of Adrenoleukodystrophy Main X-linked page What is it? Incidence Symptoms ... "Lorenzo's Oil" There are many experimental therapies being used, but no concrete information is available yet about the effectiveness of bone marrow transplants, gene therapy or Lorenzos Oil combined with a low fat diet. Lorenzos Oil is a mixture of oleic and erucic acids, that helps to normalize the levels of very long chain fatty acids in boys with adrenoleukodystrophy. Having low levels of very long chain fatty acids in the body will help to slow and minimize the effects of the disease by preventing them from accumulating in the body. Unfortunately, use of the oil causes gross lowering of platelets in patients. Children with this disorder are deficient in docasahexaenoic acid, and clinical trials are being conducted with administration of this acid derived from algae. The picture above shows the makeup of oleic and erucic acids and how they combine to make "Lorenzo's Oil." It was borrowed from http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~bstith/
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Kennedy Krieger Institute Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by the NALD and Xlinked adrenoleukodystrophy never occur in the same family. http://www.kennedykrieger.org/kki_diag.jsp?pid=1069
Dr. Koop - Adrenoleukodystrophy adrenoleukodystrophy describes any of several closely related inheritable disorders of the breakdown () of certain fats (long chain fatty acids). http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/001182.html
Extractions: Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Definition: Adrenoleukodystrophy describes any of several closely related inheritable disorders of the breakdown ( metabolism ) of certain fats (long chain fatty acids). These disorders affect the adrenal glands , nervous system, and testes Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Adrenoleukodystrophy is transmitted as an X-linked trait (the neonatal form is by autosomal recessive transmission). It affects approximately 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 50,000 individuals from all races. It results in the accumulation of long chain fatty acids in the nervous system, adrenal gland, and testes, which disrupts normal activity. There are several (seven recognized) different forms of the disease. The neonatal form appears shortly after birth and includes seizures and delayed neurological development with death occurring in infancy or young childhood. The childhood cerebral form appears in mid-childhood (at 4-8 years), and the other forms appear during adolescence. About one-third of affected people develop neurological symptoms and about half develop abnormal adrenal function.
Extractions: Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters NALD is an inheritable disorder that affects the adrenal glands, the white matter of the brain and the testes. Some of the symptoms for this disorder include seizures, hyperactivity, crossed eyes, paralysis, hearing loss, and muscular weakness. * All Health Centers * Acne Addictions AIDS/HIV Alcohol Abuse Allergies Alternative Medicine Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) Backache Bipolar Affective Disorder Birth Control Blood Blood Pressure Bone/Joint/Tendon Bowel Brain Breast cancer Cancer Cerebral Palsy Cholesterol Cramps Crohn's Disease Cysts Dental/Oral Depression Diabetes Diet, Fitness, Looks Disabled/Special Needs Drug Abuse Ear/Nose/Throat Eating/Appetite Eczema Encephalitis Eye/Vision Fatigue Fever Flu Food Poisoning Foot Gallbladder Gastrointestinal Genetic/Congenital GERD/Heartburn Hair Loss Hair/Scalp Headache Hearing Heart Disease, Stroke
