Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Posted: July 18, 2006
Summary:
Researchers having pubished findings showinng proteins that function as molecular motors are surprisingly flexible and agile, able to navigate obstacles within the cell. These observations could lead to better ways to treat motor neuron diseases, progressive neurological disorders that destroy motor neurons, the cells that control voluntary muscles.
Commentary: Hopefully these proteins can be transformed into effective therapies to treat, and possibly cure, motor neuron and other degenerative diseases.
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