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Small-Molecule Compounds ID’d That May Lessen Protein Buildup in Cells Under Stress, an ALS Hallmark

Researchers identified small-molecule compounds that help to prevent the build-up of stress-induced clumps of TDP-43 protein, a hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). These findings, although preliminary, may lead to new therapies for ALS. The work “Small-Molecule Modulation of TDP-43 Recruitment to Stress Granules Prevents Persistent TDP-43 Accumulation in…

Muscular Symptoms

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurological disorder that is characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons or nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movements. One prominent problem for ALS patients is muscle weakness. This affects their ability to perform everyday tasks, such as walking, speaking, and eating.

Acupuncture

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, which leads to severe disability. Although there are treatments such as Rilutek and Radicava that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, they can only slow the progression of symptoms. There is great scope to…

Gleevec (Imatinib Mesylate)

Gleevec (imatinib mesylate), marketed by Novartis, is an oral medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating certain types of cancer, such as leukemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Gleevec also is being investigated in preclinical studies as a potential treatment for…