Potential Preventive Strategies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

B. Kuraszkiewicz, H. Goszczyńska, T. Podsiadły-Marczykowska, M. Piotrkiewicz*, P. Andersen, M. Gromicho, J. Grosskreutz, M. Kuźma-Kozakiewicz, S. Petri, B. Stubbendorf, K. Szacka, H. Uysal, M. de Carvalho

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

It may seem useless to propose preventive measures for a disease without established pathogenesis and successful therapy, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, we will show that ALS shares essential molecular mechanisms with aging and that established anti-aging strategies, such as healthy diet or individually adjusted exercise, may be successfully applied to ameliorate the condition of ALS patients. These strategies might be applied for prevention if persons at ALS risk could be identified early enough. Recent research advances indicate that this may happen soon.

Original languageEnglish
Article number428
JournalFrontiers in Neuroscience
Volume14
ISSN1662-4548
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26.05.2020
Externally publishedYes

Funding

This manuscript was partly supported by grant ONWebDUALS No JPND/01/2015 funded by the Polish National Center of Research and Development in frames of EU Joint Program of Neurodegenerative Research.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research Areas and Centers

  • Centers: Center for Neuromuscular Diseases

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