Friday, 3 August 2012

'Antisense' Compound Rids Muscle Cells Of Toxic RNA: A Promising Step Toward Muscular Dystrophy Treatment

Scientists have reversed symptoms of myotonic muscular dystrophy in mice by eliminating a buildup of toxic RNA in muscle cells. The work, carried out by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Genzyme, is published in Nature. After experimental antisense compounds were administered to mice twice a week for four weeks, symptoms of the disease were reduced for up to one year - a significant portion of a mouse's lifespan... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..





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