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Alexander's disease |
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Alexander's disease [al′eg·zan′dərz/] Etymology: W. Stewart Alexander, English pathologist, 20th century an infantile form of leukodystrophy, characterized by a collection of eosinophilic material at the surface of the brain and around its blood vessels, resulting in brain enlargement. It also causes macrocephaly, seizures, and spasticity. Alexander's disease a congenital, fibrinoid encephalomyelopathy of humans and described in dogs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The results
from an EAE model indicate that this drug may also have therapeutic
potential for a great number of other neurologic conditions such as
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, Transverse Myelitis, Krabbe's
Leukodystrophy, Alexander's Disease, Canavan's Disease and
Adrenoleukodystrophy," he concluded. |
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