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Tweak regulates astrogliosis, microgliosis and skeletal muscle atrophy in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Jun 2015
Bowerman Melissa, Salsac Céline, Coque Emmanuelle, Eiselt Émilie, Deschaumes Roman G, Brodovitch Alexandre, Burkly Linda C, Scamps Frédérique, Raoul Cédric
Abstract excerpt
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects motoneurons in the brain and spinal cord. Astrocyte and microglia activation as well as skeletal muscle atrophy are also typical hallmarks of the disease. However, the functional relationship between astrocytes, microglia and skeletal muscle in the pathogenic process remains unclear. Here, we report that the tumor...
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