[Transplant of hematopoietic stem cells in X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy]

Rev Neurol. 2001 Aug;33(3):225-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Over 130 patients with adrenoleukodystrophy have received hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from normal donors. Without treatment, this disease has an inexorable fatal course. On the other hand, all of the engrafted hosts have had a remarkable positive clinical improvement in response to normalization of previously deficient enzymatic activity. The specific indications and methods for transplantation are also included in this article.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenoleukodystrophy / therapy*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans