Compounds and methods for the diagnosis, treatment and preventio

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1995-06-07

1998-12-15

Grimes, Eric

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Enzyme or coenzyme containing

Oxidoreductases

A61K 3844

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active

058492909

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is the family of genes responsible for the neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Methods and compounds for the diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of the disease are also disclosed.

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