A University of Colorado Boulder study has discovered a new protein believed to play a role in causing ALS, giving researchers a new direction for potential treatments.
The protein is ancient and virus-like, known for its role in aiding the development of the placenta and preventing cancer progression. However, when it’s overly abundant in the wrong places, it may also cause disease.
More than 5,000 people are diagnosed annually with ALS, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Lou Gehrig’s Disease. It is a neurological disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control movement.
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