Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a neurodegenerative disorder poised for successful therapeutic translation
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease caused by degeneration of
motor neurons. As with all major neurodegenerative disorders, development of disease …
motor neurons. As with all major neurodegenerative disorders, development of disease …
ALS genetics, mechanisms, and therapeutics: where are we now?
The scientific landscape surrounding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) continues to shift
as the number of genes associated with the disease risk and pathogenesis, and the cellular …
as the number of genes associated with the disease risk and pathogenesis, and the cellular …
ALS genetics: gains, losses, and implications for future therapies
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss
of motor neurons from the brain and spinal cord. The ALS community has made remarkable …
of motor neurons from the brain and spinal cord. The ALS community has made remarkable …
Globally reduced N6-methyladenosine (m6A) in C9ORF72-ALS/FTD dysregulates RNA metabolism and contributes to neurodegeneration
Repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Here we show that N 6 …
sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Here we show that N 6 …
Improving clinical trial outcomes in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Individuals who are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) today face the same
historically intransigent problem that has existed since the initial description of the disease in …
historically intransigent problem that has existed since the initial description of the disease in …
Suppression of mutant C9orf72 expression by a potent mixed backbone antisense oligonucleotide
Expansions of a G4C2 repeat in the C9ORF72 gene are the most common genetic cause of
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), two devastating …
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), two devastating …
Blood-brain barrier: from physiology to disease and back
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) prevents neurotoxic plasma components, blood cells, and
pathogens from entering the brain. At the same time, the BBB regulates transport of …
pathogens from entering the brain. At the same time, the BBB regulates transport of …
C9orf72-mediated ALS and FTD: multiple pathways to disease
R Balendra, AM Isaacs - Nature Reviews Neurology, 2018 - nature.com
The discovery that repeat expansions in the C9orf72 gene are a frequent cause of
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has revolutionized …
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has revolutionized …
Antisense oligonucleotides: the next frontier for treatment of neurological disorders
C Rinaldi, MJA Wood - Nature Reviews Neurology, 2018 - nature.com
Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) were first discovered to influence RNA processing and
modulate protein expression over two decades ago; however, progress translating these …
modulate protein expression over two decades ago; however, progress translating these …
Decoding ALS: from genes to mechanism
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and uniformly fatal neurodegenerative
disease. A plethora of genetic factors have been identified that drive the degeneration of …
disease. A plethora of genetic factors have been identified that drive the degeneration of …