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Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Lamotrigine as Anti-myotonic Agent in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1): A Longitudinal, Open-Label, Pilot Study

Neurology and Therapy
Introduction Myotonia, defined as impaired relaxation of skeletal muscles after voluntary contraction or electrical stimulation, is a core feature of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and can be highly disabling.
Barbara Risi, Nesaiba Ait Allali, Stefano Cotti Piccinelli, Filomena Caria, Simona Damioli, Beatrice Labella, Enrica Bertella, Giorgia Giovanelli, Francesca Garofali, Giuseppina Margollicci, Roberto Carugati, Lucia Ferullo, Emanuele Olivieri, Loris Poli, Alessandro Padovani, Massimiliano Filosto   +15 more
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A case of motor neuron involvement in Gaucher disease

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports, 2019
Gaucher disease (GD) is a genetic disorder characterized by an accumulation of glucosylceramide in cells in the monocyte-macrophage system. We describe a case of a 33-year-old man with a previous diagnosis of type 3 GD who displayed a progressive ...
V. Pozzilli, F. Giona, M. Ceccanti, C. Cambieri, V. Frasca, E. Onesti, L. Libonati, S. Di Bari, I. Fiorini, L. Cardarelli, M. Santopietro, M. Inghilleri   +11 more
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Potential therapeutic targeting of BKCa channels in glioblastoma treatment

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
This review summarizes current insights into the role of BKCa and mitoBKCa channels in glioblastoma biology, their potential classification as oncochannels, and the emerging pharmacological strategies targeting these channels, emphasizing the translational challenges in developing BKCa‐directed therapies for glioblastoma treatment.
Kamila Maliszewska‐Olejniczak, Karolina Pytlak, Sandra Jaworowska, Bogusz Kulawiak, Piotr Bednarczyk   +4 more
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Temporal and intra-horse consistency of circulating myostatin concentrations in Thoroughbred racehorses

Scientific Reports
In Thoroughbred horses, a highly prevalent short interspersed nuclear element (SINE) mutation in the myostatin gene (MSTN) promoter influences circulating myostatin concentration and is associated with muscle morphology, fracture risk and optimal race ...
Katherine Hanousek, Victoria O’Hara, Dominique O. Riddell, Richard J. Piercy   +3 more
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Acceptability of a Protein Oral Nutritional Supplement with Xanthan Gum in Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases and Dysphagia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Background/Objectives: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a prevalent symptom in patients with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) and increases the risk of aspiration and malnutrition.
Federica Felloni, Luca Costantini, Michela Coccia   +2 more
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In‐Depth Profiling Highlights the Effect of Efgartigimod on Peripheral Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells in Myasthenia Gravis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by antibody‐mediated complement activation. Efgartigimod, a neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) antagonist, is approved for treating generalized MG (gMG). However, its modulatory effects on upstream innate and adaptive immune cells remain largely unexplored.
Lei Jin, Liu Dong, Ying Wang, Dingxian He, Chong Yan, Jianying Xi, Haoqin Jiang, Yu Shi, Ming Guan, Chongbo Zhao, Jie Song, Sushan Luo   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Super‐Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE) in a Patient With Compound Heterozygous OPA1 Variants: Case Report and Literature Review

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Super‐Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE) is a rare, life‐threatening neurological emergency with unclear etiology in many cases. Mitochondrial dysfunction, often due to disease‐causing genetic variants, is increasingly recognized as a cause, with each gene producing distinct pathophysiological mechanisms.
Pouria Mohammadi, Lara Basovic, Christopher Michael McGraw   +2 more
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Challenges Faced by Women With Neuromuscular Diseases When Having to Urinate Away From Home

Global Qualitative Nursing Research
The aim of this study was to investigate the challenges women with neuromuscular disease face when having to urinate when away from home. The design for this study was qualitative using the interpretive description methodology and the Sense of Coherence ...
Charlotte Handberg, Bente Kristensen, Bente Thoft Jensen, Sarah Glerup, Antoniett Vebel Pharao, Jeanette Strøm, Ulla Werlauff   +6 more
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ALS With and Without Upper Motor Neuron Signs: A Comparative Study Supporting the Gold Coast Criteria

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The Gold Coast criteria permit diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) even without upper motor neuron (UMN) signs. However, whether ALS patients with UMN signs (ALSwUMN) and those without (ALSwoUMN) share similar characteristics and prognoses remains unclear.
Hee‐Jae Jung, E‐nae Cheong, Jungmin So, Heung‐Won Kang, Yangsean Choi, Eun‐Jae Lee, Hyunjin Kim, Young‐Min Lim   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Late-Onset Pompe Disease with Nemaline Bodies

Case Reports in Neurological Medicine, 2018
Pompe disease is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by deficiency of alpha-glucosidase, a lysosomal enzyme, which can lead to glycogen accumulation in skeletal muscle, heart, and nervous system.
E. Frezza, C. Terracciano, M. Giacanelli, E. Rastelli, G. Greco, R. Massa   +5 more
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