Modelling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: progress and possibilities
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the motor system and presents with progressive muscle weakness. Most patients survive for only 2-5 years after disease onset, often due to failure of the respiratory muscles. ALS is a familial disease in ∼10%...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Disease Models & Mechanisms |
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| Online Access: | http://dmm.biologists.org/content/10/5/537 |