How does vatiquinone help with FA?

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How does vatiquinone help with FA?

Category: Vatiquinone

Vatiquinone is an experimental therapy that’s not yet approved for treating Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). It’s designed to limit neuroinflammation and nerve cell damage in people with FA by blocking the activity of an enzyme called 15-lipoxygenase. In clinical trials, this has led to significant reductions in disease progression.

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Teresa Carvalho, MS Teresa holds her Master of Science in cell and molecular biology from Coimbra University, Portugal. She was a researcher and science communicator for several years at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health in Oporto, Portugal. From 2013, she has held a fellowship working with Pulmonary Hypertension Europe as a patient advocate, social media/website manager, public relations officer, and translator. Her work has been focused on providing patients access to treatments, raising awareness for pulmonary hypertension, and promoting patient empowerment.

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