Myelin is the name given to a special, particularly lipid-rich, biomembrane that mainly acts as a so-called myelin sheath or medullary sheath, enclosing axons of nerve cells of the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system and electrically insulating the contained nerve fibers. Because of regular interruptions of the myelin sheaths (Ranvier’s cord rings), … Myelin: Structure, Function & Diseases
Canavan disease is a deficiency of myelin that results from a chromosomal mutation. Affected individuals show neurological deficits and usually die in their teens. To date, the disease is incurable despite gene therapy approaches. What is Canavan disease? Canavan disease is a genetic leukodystrophy known as Canavan disease. In 1931, Myrtelle Canavan first described the … Canavans Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In general, leukodystrophy is not considered curable. Its course varies widely and can occur in newborns as well as in babies, young children, schoolchildren, and adults. Hope lies in research and initial experimental treatments with a lentiviral vector. What is leukodystrophy? The term leukodystrophy is made up of the Greek words “leukos” (white) and “dys” … Leukodystrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Alexander disease is a very rare fatal disorder that destroys the white matter in the brain and spinal cord. It is also known as Alexander syndrome, Alexander disease, and dysmyelinogenic leukodystrophy. What is Alexander disease? Pathologist William Stewart Alexander first described Alexander disease as a disorder. It is one of the leukodystrophy disorders. These are … Alexanders Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
