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Leukodystrophy

The leukodystrophies are rare diseases that affect the cells of the brain. Specifically, the diseases affect the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects nerve cells. Damage to this sheath slows down or blocks messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Associated Genes

Gene Name Chromosome number BMRB EntriesPDB Entries
EIF2B5 3 PDB Entries
ARSB 5 PDB Entries
LMNB1 5 PDB Entries
PSAP 10 PDB Entries