Leukodystrophies are a group of rare, progressive, metabolic, genetic disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and often the peripheral nerves. Among these, hypomyelinating leukodystrophies are characterized by insufficient formation of myelin, the protective sheath around nerve fibers. One specific type of hypomyelinating leukodystrophy is linked to mutations in the GJC2 gene. Understanding the symptoms […]
