Researchers discover misfolded protein clumps common to dementia, Lou Gehrig's disease

Scientists have identified a misfolded, or incorrectly formed, protein common to two devastating neurological diseases, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), according to a report in the Oct. 6, 2006, issue of Science. The findings suggest that certain forms of FTD, ALS and possibly other neurological diseases might share a common pathological process.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news79278941.html">Researchers discover misfolded protein clumps common to dementia, Lou Gehrig's disease</a></p> <p>Scientists have identified a misfolded, or incorrectly formed, protein common to two devastating neurological diseases, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), according to a report in the Oct. 6, 2006, issue of <i>Science</i>. The findings suggest that certain forms of FTD, ALS and possibly other neurological diseases might share a common pathological process.</p>