Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) is an inherited disease that is typically caused by GAA repeat expansion within the first intron of the FXN gene coding for frataxin. This results in the frataxin deficiency that affects mostly muscle, nervous, and cardiovascular systems with progressive worsening of the symptoms over the years. This review summarizes recent progress that was achieved in understanding of molecular mechanism of the disease over the last few years and latest treatment strategies focused on overcoming the frataxin deficiency.
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UCL Royal Free & Univ Coll Med Sch, Dept Clin Neurosci, London NW3 2PF, EnglandUCL Royal Free & Univ Coll Med Sch, Dept Clin Neurosci, London NW3 2PF, England
Cooper, JM
Bradley, JL
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UCL Royal Free & Univ Coll Med Sch, Dept Clin Neurosci, London NW3 2PF, EnglandUCL Royal Free & Univ Coll Med Sch, Dept Clin Neurosci, London NW3 2PF, England
Bradley, JL
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Department of Neurology and Psychiatry,Chinese Union Medical College,PekingDepartment of Neurology and Psychiatry,Chinese Union Medical College,Peking