Mechanism For Potential Friedreich's Ataxia Drug Uncovered

Monday, September 28, 2009 - 20:14 in Health & Medicine

Using clever chemistry, researchers have pinpointed the enzyme target of a drug group that stops the progression of the devastating disease Friedreich's ataxia in mice and may do the same for humans. The findings help advance this treatment approach one step closer toward human clinical trials, which will be a welcome event for disease sufferers who currently have few treatment options.

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