Common Neurodegenerative Disorder Caused By Production Of Toxic Protein

Researchers have recently discovered that an expansion of DNA in patients with the common neurodegenerative disorder Fragile X-associated Tremor syndrome causes the production of an abnormal protein that is toxic to neurons. The findings, which are reported online in the Cell Press journal Neuron, suggest an unexpected process by which DNA expansions might lead to neurodegenerative diseases - including Huntington's disease and ALS. This discovery reveals a common feature among these diseases that could be targeted to treat affected individuals...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news