People with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease types 1A (CMT1A) and 2A (CMT2A) have elevated blood levels of mitochondrial DNA and interleukin (IL)-1 beta, a molecule involved in inflammation, a study found. “These findings suggest association between increased circulating mitochondrial DNA and inflammation in CMT disease,” the researchers wrote. “However, no subtype-specific…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hear directly from people living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2C (CMT2C) during an upcoming virtual meeting organized by the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA). The 90-minute patient listening session, scheduled for Oct. 20, will give patients, caregivers, and medical experts an…
Becoming educated and informed about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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There is no cure for CMT yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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