DOK7 gene therapy enhances motor activity and life span in ALS model mice
Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, multifactorial motor neurodegenerative disease with severe muscle atrophy. The glutamate release inhibitor riluzole is the only medication approved by the FDA, and prolongs patient life span by a few months, testifying to a strong need f...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2017-07-01
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Series: | EMBO Molecular Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.15252/emmm.201607298 |