Melittin restores proteasome function in an animal model of ALS

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a paralyzing disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of motor neurons and occurs both as a sporadic and familial disease. Mutant SOD1 (mtSOD1) in motor neurons induces vulnerability to the disease th...

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Main Authors: Lee Sang Min, Yang Sun Choel, Kim Seon Hwy, Yang Eun Jin, Choi Sun-Mi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/8/1/69