Axonal Damage in Leukodystrophies

作者:Mar Soe*; Noetzel Michael
来源:Pediatric Neurology, 2010, 42(4): 239-242.
DOI:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2009.08.011

摘要

Recent advances in radioimaging and immunocytological techniques have enhanced investigations of neuro-metabolites and axons, giving rise to renewed interest in human white-matter disorders. A strong correlation between axonal loss and disability in some demyelination diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis) led to several studies examining the mechanisms of axonal damage. We review the relationship between demyelination, axon loss, and neurologic progression, and the role of advanced neuroimaging in children with different types of leukodystrophies, i.e., X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, metachromatic leukodysrtophy, Krabbe's disease, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, and Alexander's disease.

  • 出版日期2010-4