Experimental treatment could be 'game-changing' for genetic ALS, experts say

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An experimental treatment for the rapidly progressive disease ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has been called potentially 'game-changing'

An experimental treatment for the rapidly progressive disease ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has been called potentially"game-changing."

Stem cell study offers hope for ALS 08:29Specifically, the experimental treatment contains antisense oligonucleotide, which targets a type of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, caused by mutations on the SOD1 gene. Worldwide, SOD1 gene mutations cause 15% to 20% of familial ALS or ALS that runs in families, according to the US National Library of Medicine.Read MoreThe study noted that about 2% of all ALS cases are linked to SOD1 mutations.

 

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