Scientists from the LUMC and New York University (NYU) have developed a therapy that offers hope for people with muscle diseases such as myasthenia gravis (MG), ALS and possibly other muscle diseases, in which there is a problem with signal transmission between nerve and muscle. Currently, these diseases often have no effective treatment. The promising new therapy focuses on improving the communication between nerves and muscles, which may provide longer-lasting muscle function.
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