Peripheral Neuropathy

Muscle protein has role in nerve disorders

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, July 7th, 2003

A protein that plays a role in muscular dystrophies also may be involved in peripheral neuropathy - disorders of the nerves that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

The findings, by University of Iowa researchers and colleagues, may shed light on the causes and mechanisms of human peripheral neuropathies, which cause pain, numbness, and muscle wasting.

Peripheral neuropathies can be acquired as a result of diseases including diabetes and Hansen disease (leprosy) or can be inherited. Some congenital peripheral neuropathies (those present at birth) can cause limb deformities. The UI study may suggest new treatment strategies for...

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