Synonyms: PLP1 null syndrome | Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, null syndrome
The null syndrome is part of the Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD; see this term) spectrum and is characterized by mild PMD features associated with demyelinating peripheral neuropathy.
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Advocacy Organizations
Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Advocacy Association
AGSAA is a global coalition of deeply dedicated parent advocates working alongside clinicians, researchers, and scientists. We are united in our desire to improve the lives of individuals and families living with Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome and those yet to be diagnosed. Everything we do reflects a sense of urgency to rescue patient potential and preserve quality of life through accelerating research and providing timely emotional and educational support alongside evolving clinical care recommendations to affected families.
Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity
Support and access to treatment for everyone living with leukodystrophy Provide support for those living with leukodystrophy, and their families/carers Raise awareness of leukodystrophy Improve best practice in prevention, diagnosis & treatment Support research initiatives
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Cure LBSL
Our Mission Find a cure for LBSL, advance awareness of the disease, and support patients, families, and medical providers confronted with this ultra-rare condition.
DDX3X Foundation
Our mission is to connect families, resources, and the medical community to advance research for a treatment or cure to DDX3X Syndrome. Our ultimate goal is to accelerate brain function in individuals affected by DDX3X Syndrome through advances in cell and gene therapy and pharmaceuticals.
Genetic Support Network of Victoria
The Genetic Support Network of Victoria is an organisation that supports people living with genetic, undiagnosed and rare conditions and those who support them including community and families, patient support organisations, health professionals and industry. Our vision is our community flourishing and living their best lives.
KIF1A.ORG
KIF1A.ORG is a global community dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND) and accelerating research to find a cure.
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
Project CASK
VISION Project CASK believes in a world free of the life limitations and debilitating effects of CASK gene disorders. MISSION To accelerate breakthroughs in research to develop treatments and a cure for CASK gene disorders. VALUES Collaboration. Transparency. Urgency.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
United Leukodystrophy Foundation
OUR MISSION is to provide support to the leukodystrophy community and enable platforms to accelerate improving patient quality of life and finding cures. OUR VISION is to meet the needs of patients and families, whether newly diagnosed or living with a leukodystrophy.
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Clinical Trials
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