ALSUntangled No. 7: Investigating hyperimmune goat serum (Aimspro) for ALS

Amyotroph Lateral Scler. 2010 Dec;11(6):571-3. doi: 10.3109/17482968.2010.528586.

Abstract

The mechanism of Aimspro remains unproven; if it is an immunomodulator and/or a modulator of sodium channels, it theoretically could be useful in ALS. A single, detailed but significantly flawed case report documents slowing in decline of certain respiratory functions in a patient claiming to have ALS, who started Aimspro shortly after bipap. Based upon this limited information, ALSUntangled supports further study of Aimspro, either in ALS animal models or in a small phase 2 trial with clear and objective endpoints carried out by skilled trialists familiar with the problems inherent with ALS clinical studies. Until a trial is undertaken, however, we do not support further use of this product by PALS.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / drug therapy*
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / immunology
  • Animals
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Goats / blood*
  • Goats / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Serum / immunology*