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CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets

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ISSN (Print): 1871-5273
ISSN (Online): 1996-3181

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Treatment with Ultramicronized Palmitoylethanolamide: A Case Report

Author(s): Simonetta Clemente

Volume 11, Issue 7, 2012

Page: [933 - 936] Pages: 4

DOI: 10.2174/1871527311201070933

Price: $65

Abstract

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive degeneration of motor neurons which leads to muscular atrophy, paralysis and death in 3-5 years from starting symptoms. This disorder is accompanied by noteworthy spinal inflammation mediated in particular by microglia and mast cells. No effective therapy is available. This report describes the effects of administering the anti-inflammatory agent palmitoylethanolamide in a case of sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Palmitoylethanolamide treatment led to an improved clinical picture, as evidenced by electromyographic analysis and pulmonary function. Conceivably, the action of palmitoylethanolamide could result, in part, from its ability to dampen mast cell and microglia activation.

Keywords: Mast cells, microglia, motor neuron disease, neurodegeneration, electromyography, spinal inflammation, palmitoylethanolamide, dampen mast cell, microglia activation, pulmonary function


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