Progress in the treatment of Friedreich ataxia |
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| Authors: | Geneieve Tai Louise A Corben Eppie M Yiu Sarah C Milne Martin B Delatycki |
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| Institution: | 1. Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research, Murdoch Children''s Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia;2. School of Psychological Science, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia;3. Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia;4. Department of Neurology, Royal Children''s Hospital, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia;5. Victorian Clinical Genetics Services, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) is a progressive neurological disorder affecting approximately 1 in 29,000 individuals of European descent. At present, there is no approved pharmacological treatment for this condition however research into treatment of FRDA has advanced considerably over the last two decades since the genetic cause was identified. Current proposed treatment strategies include decreasing oxidative stress, increasing cellular frataxin, improving mitochondrial function as well as modulating frataxin controlled metabolic pathways. Genetic and cell based therapies also hold great promise. Finally, physical therapies are being explored as a means of maximising function in those affected by FRDA. |
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| Keywords: | Friedreich ataxia Therapy Rehabilitation Gene therapy |
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