Chanarin Disease

Chanarin Disease

Introduction Chanarin disease, or Neutral Lipid Storage Disease with Ichthyosis (NLSDI), is a rare hereditary disorder of fat metabolism in the body. It occurs due to mutations in the ABHD5 gene, with the resultant accumulation of fats (lipids) in the tissues. Its most evident symptom is ichthyosis, which is a skin disorder manifesting itself as […]