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MicroRNA-22 (miR-22) overexpression is neuroprotective via general anti-apoptotic effects and may also target specific Huntington's disease-related mechanisms.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Jovicic Ana, Zaldivar Jolissaint Julien Francisco, Moser Roger, Silva Santos Mariana de Fatima, Luthi-Carter Ruth
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BACKGROUND: Whereas many causes and mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases have been identified, very few therapeutic strategies have emerged in parallel. One possible explanation is that successful treatment strategy may require simultaneous targeting of more than one molecule of pathway. A new therapeutic approach to have emerged recently is the engagement of microRNAs (miRNAs), which affords the opportunity...
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