Exogenous Flupirtine as Potential Treatment for CLN3 Disease
CLN3 disease is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder affecting children. Hallmarks include brain atrophy, accelerated neuronal apoptosis, and ceramide elevation. Treatment regimens are supportive, highlighting the importance of novel, disease-modifying drugs. Flupirtine and its new allyl carbamate der...
Main Authors: | Katia Maalouf, Joelle Makoukji, Sara Saab, Nadine J. Makhoul, Angelica V. Carmona, Nihar Kinarivala, Noël Ghanem, Paul C. Trippier, Rose-Mary Boustany |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/8/1872 |
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