New ALS discovery: scientists reverse protein clumping involved in neurodegenerative conditions

New ALS discovery: scientists reverse protein clumping involved in neurodegenerative conditions
By countering the tendency of the protein SOD1 to clump in motor neurons, researchers at the UNC School of Medicine find a way to protect neurons from toxic effects in lab experiments.


http://news.unchealthcare.org/news/2016/september/scientists-stabilize-faulty-als-protein-find-new-leads-for-drug-discovery



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