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Failure of beta interferon therapy in X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy

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Abbreviations

ALD :

adrenoleukodystrophy

cALD :

cerebral ALD

INFB :

beta interferon

VLCFA :

very long chain fatty acids

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  1. Department of Paediatrics and Neuropaediatrics, University of Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, D-37075, Göttingen, Germany

    G. C. Korenke, H. -J. Christen, D. H. Hunneman & F. Hanefeld

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Korenke, G.C., Christen, H.J., Hunneman, D.H. et al. Failure of beta interferon therapy in X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Eur J Pediatr 155, 833 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02002922

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