Although much of the published research about neurodegenerative diseases is
difficult to fully comprehend, we are following it and will relay what we learn
about it on this page. If you become aware of pertinent research, or are a
scientist working on MJD, please let us know via e-mail, phone or fax.
We Move web page www.wemove.org
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February '98 Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, pp. 1253-1258
This article discussed the potential of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1)
to induce recovery in an animal model of cerebellar ataxia. When rats
rendered ataxic were treated with IGF-1, certain damaged neurons were
rescued to various degrees, depending on the time that treatment with IGF-1
was started. The results of this research (according to the abstract)
suggest that human ataxia could possibly be treated with IGF-1 by a simple
procedure.
February
'98 Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, pp 1253-1258 Citation
May '98 Journal Neuropathol Exp Neurol, pp. 426-438 NIH
study about the promising potential of IGF-1 in treating Multiple Sclerosis.
May
'98 Journal Neuropathol Exp Neurol, pp. 426-438 Citation
June 12, '98 Cell (6): 939-949 MJD researchers, Drs.
Paulson, Warrick, Bonini et. al. have created a fly model of MJD, which
according to Paulson, should help them identify relevant modifying genes.
This may lead to therapies in the future.
June
12, '98 Cell Citation
July 27, '98 Press Release Production of Nerve Growth
Factors Leads to Functional Improvement in the Brain Which May Provide
Therapeutic Benefit in Battle Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
NeoTherapeutic Press Release
Elan Corporation Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Disease
Research - see Elan's Web Site
Cephalon is another company that is working on drugs for
neurodegenerative diseases. Article
about Cephalon's new drug
Current
Clinical Research Projects of Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement
Disorder Clinic
Muscular
Dystrophy Association Gene Therapy
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