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ReviewPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Insights and New Prospects in Disease Pathophysiology, Biomarkers and Therapies.

Jameel M Al-Khayri, Mamtha Ravindran, Akshatha Banadka, Chendanda Devaiah Vandana, Kushalva Priya, Praveen Nagella, Kowshik Kukkemane

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Review in Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Jameel M Al-KhayriDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
Mamtha RavindranDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetics, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore 560027, India.
Akshatha BanadkaDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetics, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore 560027, India.
Chendanda Devaiah VandanaDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetics, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore 560027, India.
Kushalva PriyaDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetics, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore 560027, India.
Praveen NagellaDepartment of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, Christ University, Bengaluru 560029, India.
Kowshik KukkemaneDepartment of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, Christ University, Bengaluru 560029, India.

Funding

Deanship of Scientific Research, King Faisal University GRANT0000
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a severe neurodegenerative disorder marked by the gradual loss of motor neurons, leading to significant disability and eventual death. Despite ongoing research, there are still limited treatment options, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of the disease's complex mechanisms and the identification of new therapeutic targets. This review provides a thorough examination of ALS, covering its epidemiology, pathology, and clinical features. It investigates the key molecular mechanisms, such as protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and excitotoxicity that contribute to motor neuron degeneration. The role of biomarkers is highlighted for their importance in early diagnosis and disease monitoring. Additionally, the review explores emerging therapeutic approaches, including inhibitors of protein aggregation, neuroinflammation modulators, antioxidant therapies, gene therapy, and stem cell-based treatments. The advantages and challenges of these strategies are discussed, with an emphasis on the potential for precision medicine to tailor treatments to individual patient needs. Overall, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of ALS research and suggest future directions for developing effective therapies.

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosisdiagnosisneuroinflammationpathologytherapies

Identifiers

PMID39459030
PMCPMC11510162

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