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What causes CTX?
What causes CTX?
ZenHarmonious
Sat Oct 26 2024
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I'm wondering about the reasons behind CTX. What are the factors or conditions that lead to the development of CTX? I'm looking for a clear explanation of its causes.
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Carolina
Sun Oct 27 2024
In individuals with CTX, the deficiency of sterol 27-hydroxylase leads to a disruption in the normal conversion process of cholesterol.
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SsangyongSpirit
Sun Oct 27 2024
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a genetic disorder that is characterized by its rarity and autosomal recessive nature.
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Claudio
Sun Oct 27 2024
Normally, cholesterol is converted into a bile acid called chenodeoxycholic acid, but in the absence of the enzyme, this conversion does not occur.
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GangnamGlamour
Sun Oct 27 2024
The root cause of CTX is an abnormality in the CYP27A1 gene, which is responsible for encoding a specific mitochondrial enzyme.
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Dario
Sun Oct 27 2024
This enzyme, known as sterol 27-hydroxylase, plays a crucial role in the metabolism of cholesterol.
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