A new piece of the ALS puzzle

被引：10

作者：

Cleveland, JL ^{[1
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机构：

[1] St Jude Childrens Res Hosp, Dept Biochem, Memphis, TN 38105 USA

来源：

NATURE GENETICS | 2003年 / 34卷 / 04期

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D O I：

10.1038/ng0803-357

中图分类号：

Q3 [遗传学];

学科分类号：

071007 ; 090102 ;

摘要：

The molecular pathogenesis of most forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is poorly understood. Now, reduced expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is shown to be a risk factor for contracting ALS. Addition of Vegf in mice is shown to protect motoneurons from damage.

引用

页码：357 / 358

页数：2

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