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Miglustat improves purkinje cell survival and alters microglial phenotype in feline Niemann-Pick disease type C.
Journal of neuropathology and experimental neurology - 1 May 2012
Stein Veronika M, Crooks Alexandra, Ding Wenge, Prociuk Maria, O'Donnell Patricia, Bryan Caroline, Sikora Tracey, Dingemanse Jasper, Vanier Marie T, Walkley Steven U, Vite Charles H
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Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC disease) is an incurable cellular lipid-trafficking disorder characterized by neurodegeneration and intralysosomal accumulation of cholesterol and glycosphingolipids. Treatment with miglustat, a small imino sugar that reversibly inhibits glucosylceramide synthase,...
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