Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Lancet. 2017 Nov 4;390(10107):2084-2098. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31287-4. Epub 2017 May 25.

Abstract

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is characterised by the progressive loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This neurodegenerative syndrome shares pathobiological features with frontotemporal dementia and, indeed, many patients show features of both diseases. Many different genes and pathophysiological processes contribute to the disease, and it will be necessary to understand this heterogeneity to find effective treatments. In this Seminar, we discuss clinical and diagnostic approaches as well as scientific advances in the research fields of genetics, disease modelling, biomarkers, and therapeutic strategies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / epidemiology
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / genetics*
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / therapy
  • Cause of Death*
  • Chronic Disease
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics*
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Survival Rate
  • TDP-43 Proteinopathies

Substances

  • DNA-Binding Proteins