Congo red, doxycycline, and HSP70 overexpression reduce aggregate formation and cell death in cell models of oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy.

Bao, Y P

Congo red, doxycycline, and HSP70 overexpression reduce aggregate formation and cell death in cell models of oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy. [electronic resource] - Journal of medical genetics Jan 2004 - 47-51 p. digital

Publication Type: Letter; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1468-6244

10.1136/jmg.2003.014548 doi


Adult
Animals
COS Cells--chemistry
Cell Death--drug effects
Cell Line
Chlorocebus aethiops
Congo Red--chemistry
Doxycycline--pharmacology
Female
HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins--biosynthesis
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Inclusion Bodies--drug effects
Male
Middle Aged
Muscular Dystrophy, Oculopharyngeal--genetics
Pharyngeal Muscles--chemistry
Poly(A)-Binding Protein II--analysis