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May 17, 2004
Rapamycin
One more article on Rapamycin, a drug used in organ transplants that researchers are are investigating for use in Huntinton's Disease. An excerpt:
"Tests in cell, fly and mouse models of Huntington’s disease carried out by Dr Rubinsztein’s laboratory at the Department of Medical Genetics have shown that a known drug called rapamycin can reduce the levels of the toxic protein causing Huntington’s. The treatment delayed the onset and progression of disease.
“This is an exciting development which could be tremendously important for people suffering from Huntington’s Disease,” said Dr Rubinsztein. “Rapamycin is designed for long-term use, which is obviously crucial for someone who has this disorder.”
Posted by Dave at May 17, 2004 07:12 AM
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Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
ist eine Medikamenten-Studie mit Rapamycin an Huntington-Patienten vorgesehen?
M f G
W. Rau
Posted by: Waltraut Rau at July 14, 2004 08:10 AM
Ja. Eine medizinische Studie ist unterwegs.
Posted by: Dave at July 14, 2004 08:17 AM
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