Neuromuscular Junction Protection for the Potential Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neuromuscular disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons (MNs), leading to muscular atrophy and eventual respiratory failure. ALS research has primarily focused on mechanisms regarding MN cell death; however, degene...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Neurology Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/379657 |