Electrical stimulation of long nerves involved in lower limb movement significantly reduced damage to myelin and improved motor function in…
Articles by Marta Figueiredo, PhD
Rab7A, the faulty enzyme behind Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2B (CMT2B), regulates the structure and movement of mitochondria, the cells’…
Mutations in the MARS gene can cause axonal and intermediate childhood-onset forms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), according to a study…
Blood levels of irisin, an exercise-induced muscle hormone, are significantly lower in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and associate…
A gene therapy designed to reduce the levels of PMP22 — the protein overly produced in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type…
Newly identified mutations in the IGHMBP2 gene have been associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2S (CMT2S), according to a study…
In rare cases, de novo or non-inherited mutations in one copy of the POLR3B gene can cause an early-onset demyelinating form of…
Compared to regular footwear, customized orthopedic shoes significantly improve walking, including speed, in adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease,…
People with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1AÂ (CMT1A) have reduced quality of life, particularly in physical domains, a study from Serbia…
Suppressing the activation of nerve macrophages — a type of immune cell involved in Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) type 1 —…