[Mechanisms of neuronal death in Huntington's disease. Second part: therapeutic challenges]

Rev Med Brux. 2007 Nov-Dec;28(6):487-94.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Huntington's disease is caused by an abnormal CAG expansion within the gene encoding Huntingtin which induces a major cortico-striatal degeneration as well as motor and cognitive impairments. Since the discovery of the present mutation, a number of experimental data have been collected to uncover the physiopathological consequences of mutated Huntingtin expression. Here, we review the therapeutic challenges of Huntington's disease.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cell Death
  • Genetic Therapy
  • Humans
  • Huntington Disease / genetics
  • Huntington Disease / pathology*
  • Huntington Disease / therapy*
  • Nerve Degeneration / genetics
  • Nerve Degeneration / pathology
  • Neurons / pathology
  • Transcription, Genetic