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Trehalose Treatment in Zebrafish Model of Lafora Disease.
International journal of molecular sciences - 20 Jun 2022
Della Vecchia Stefania, Ogi Asahi, Licitra Rosario, Abramo Francesca, Nardi Gabriele, Mero Serena, Landi Silvia, Battini Roberta, Sicca Federico, Ratto Gian Michele, Santorelli Filippo Maria, Marchese Maria
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Mutations in the EPM2A gene encoding laforin cause Lafora disease (LD), a progressive myoclonic epilepsy characterized by drug-resistant seizures and progressive neurological impairment. To date, rodents are the only available models for studying LD; however, their use for drug screening is limited by regulatory restrictions and high breeding costs. To investigate the role of laforin loss of function in early...
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