Gene: ABCD1
Associated Phenotype/Condition: Adrenoleukodystrophy (X linked)
- A disorder that affects the nervous system and adrenal glands leading to behavioral and cognitive changes and decline, neurological symptoms including seizures, and adrenal insufficiency. The symptoms vary widely with some individuals affected early in life, some later in life and others not ever demonstrating symptoms. Sex of the affected individual can influence timing and severity of symptoms.
Resources:
- ALD Connect: Improving Health Outcomes for Patients with Adrenoleukodystrophy - https://aldconnect.org/
- Adrenoleukodystrophy - United Leukodystrophy Foundation - https://ulf.org/leukodystrophies/adrenoleukodystrophy/
An important note: It is important to remember that even if you are not contacted by the biobank, it does not mean that you don’t have a genetic variant that may increase risk for certain conditions. The biobank genetic tests do NOT look for all genetic variations in all genes. There are also many other genes linked to diseases like cancer and heart disease that the biobank does not test for. If you are concerned about your or your family’s health history, you should talk to your doctor about a more complete genetic test or evaluation. The biobank genetic test is not as complete as genetic tests ordered by a medical professional.
