Articles with the topic: disease-modifying

Measuring harmful huntingtin protein in the brain’s bath water

Measuring harmful huntingtin protein in the brain’s bath water

How will we know whether HD-lowering treatments are working? New advancements in the detection of mutant huntingtin.

Dr Michael OrthMay 18, 2015

Could HD be caused by amino acid deficiency?

Could HD be caused by amino acid deficiency?

Does a specific amino acid deficiency contribute to the development of HD?

Dr Jeff CarrollApril 21, 2014

Does high-dose creatine "slow the onset" of Huntington's Disease?

Does high-dose creatine "slow the onset" of Huntington's Disease?

A new study claims that high-dose creatine "slows the onset of Huntington Disease". How much hope and how much hype?

Dr Jeff CarrollFebruary 11, 2014

Prana Biotech publishes Huntington's disease animal model data for PBT2

Prana Biotech publishes Huntington's disease animal model data for PBT2

Prana Biotechnology has released data demonstrating their drug, PBT2, is effective in animal models of HD

Dr Jeff CarrollJanuary 14, 2013

ASO gene silencing reaches further, lasts longer

ASO gene silencing reaches further, lasts longer

Silencing the Huntingtin gene using ASO drugs reaches further, lasts longer and is safe. Human trial soon?

Dr Nayana LahiriJune 21, 2012

Double success for huntingtin RNAi gene silencing

Double success for huntingtin RNAi gene silencing

2 bits of good news for RNAi gene silencing in HD: it's safe over six months, and a way to treat bigger brain areas

Professor Ed WildJanuary 24, 2012

New experiments clarify the role of SIRT1 in HD - or do they?

New experiments clarify the role of SIRT1 in HD - or do they?

Work from multiple labs suggests activating a protein called SIRT1 might help HD, but the picture is still confusing

Dr Jeff CarrollJanuary 12, 2012

Bone marrow transplantation in Huntington's Disease

Bone marrow transplantation in Huntington's Disease

Bone marrow transplant protects HD mice from some symptoms, suggesting the immune system may be an important target

Dr Tony HannanJanuary 04, 2012

Melatonin treatment success in HD mice

Melatonin treatment success in HD mice

Melatonin delays disease onset and extends survival in Huntington's disease mice – could it do the same for patients?

Professor Ed WildOctober 31, 2011

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