Boosting the breakdown of fat promoted higher levels of frataxin, the deficiency of which is a hallmark of Friedreich’s…
Articles by Patricia Inácio, PhD
Increasing the levels of a protein known as TSPO in glial cells — which provide nutrients to nerve cells and help…
Levels of iron in the blood, along with iron stored in the liver and spleen, are significantly lower in adults…
Thickening of the heart muscle, although rare, may be the first manifestation of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in children, according…
Stealth Biotherapeutics’ investigational therapy SBT-589 showed protective effects against cell energy deficits and heart muscle disease across several preclinical…
Levels of the frataxin protein in the blood correlate with disease progression and disability status in…
An intensive and multidisciplinary rehabilitation program eased symptoms of ataxia — lack of coordination and muscle control — and improved…
An observational study in Europe is using a mobile health app to better understand how Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) affects…
A naturally occurring molecule known as adenosine was found to improve the mitochondrial function in cells called fibroblasts from a…
Assessing the levels of methylation — small chemical tags on specific DNA regions — in the FXN gene may help…