Specific DNA Ligation Defect May Cause Familial Forms of ALS (IMAGE)

Houston Methodist

Specific DNA Ligation Defect May Cause Familial Forms of ALS

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Recent study from Houston Methodist Research Institute uncovers a link between motor neurons' inability to repair oxidative genome damage in ALS and suggests that DNA ligase-targeted therapies may prevent or slowdown disease progression.

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Hegde Lab

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