Leukodystrophy refers to a group of rare genetic disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord. The outlook for people with these disorders is ...
In metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), the deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme arylsulfatase A (ARSA) leads to demyelination in the central and peripheral nervous system and ultimately to death.