Selected statins produce rapid spinal motor neuron loss in vitro

Selected statins produce rapid spinal motor neuron loss in vitro

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hmg-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are widely used to prevent disease associated with vascular disease and hyperlipidemia. Although side effects are uncommon, clinical observations suggest statin exposure may exacerbate neuromusc...

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Main Authors: Murinson Beth B, Haughey Norman J, Maragakis Nicholas J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
ALS
Peripheral neuropathy
Statins
Toxicity
Motorneuronopathy
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/100

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