Statins suppress rett syndrome symptoms in mice

(Rett Syndrome Research Trust) Statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs found in millions of medicine cabinets, may help treat Rett Syndrome, according to a study published today in Nature Genetics. The Rett Syndrome Research Trust funded this work with generous support from the Rett Syndrome Research Trust UK and Rett Syndrome Research & Treatment Foundation.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news