Experimental models for the study of neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease of unknown cause, characterized by the selective and progressive death of both upper and lower motoneurons, leading to a progressive paralysis. Experimental animal models of the disease may provide knowledge of the pathophysiol...

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Main Authors: Tovar-y-Romo, Luis B, Santa-Cruz, Luz Diana, Tapia, Ricardo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2009
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2720968/