Impacto molecular de la terapia con oligonucleótidos antisentido en la ELA asociada a C9orf72

Zachary T McEachin1, Mingee Chung2, Sabrina A Stratton2

  • 1Department of Human Genetics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; Laboratory for Translational Cell Biology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; Goizueta Brain Health Institute Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.

Cell
|August 27, 2025
PubMed
Resumen

El oligonucleótido antisenso BIIB078 para la ELA asociada a C9orf72 mostró una amplia distribución pero no tuvo impacto en las patologías clave del SNC. Se necesita más investigación para los biomarcadores farmacodinámicos efectivos en las terapias ASO.

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