Treatment of HTLV-I-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis: toward rational targeted therapy

Unsong Oh1, Steven Jacobson

  • 1Viral Immunology Section, Neuroimmunology Branch, National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke, 10 Center Drive, Bldg 10 Rm 5C103, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.

Neurologic Clinics
|July 29, 2008
PubMed

The treatment of HAM/TSP is a challenge. No agent has shown to significantly modify the long-term disability associated with HAM/TSP. Advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of HAM/TSP have led to the identification of several biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Clinical trials in HAM/TSP continue to be opportunities for further qualification and refinement of biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The validation of HAM/TSP relevant biomarkers and the identification of new targets remain key challenges in the development of effective targeted therapy in HAM/TSP.