Author Archive

X-ALD

Posted on: November 9th, 2011 by Ankush

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), also known as “Lorenzo’s Oil” Brain Disease. (more…)

Tay Sachs

Posted on: November 9th, 2011 by Ankush

Tay Sachs Disease is categorized as a GM2 gangliosidoses neuropathy. (more…)

Publications

Posted on: November 9th, 2011 by Ankush

The lab’s publications, (more…)

HSAN1

Posted on: November 9th, 2011 by Ankush

Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type I (HSAN1) is characterized by early sensory involvement affecting pain and temperature due to a length-dependent axonal neuropathy. (more…)

Introduction to Lipids

Posted on: November 9th, 2011 by Ankush No Comments

A. What is a lipid and why are they important? (more…)

Full scale L-serine clinical trials to start in HSN1

Posted on: August 10th, 2011 by Ankush

Funding has recently been secured through the FDA to begin a full scale trial of L-serine supplementation in patients with HSAN1. This is the first potential treatment for HSAN1. More details to follow.