Experimental models for the study of neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease of unknown cause, characterized by the selective and progressive death of both upper and lower motoneurons, leading to a progressive paralysis. Experimental animal models of the disease may...

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Main Authors: Tapia Ricardo, Santa-Cruz Luz, Tovar-y-Romo Luis B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Molecular Neurodegeneration
Online Access:http://www.molecularneurodegeneration.com/content/4/1/31