| Literature DB >> 23390246 |
Stephen G Young1, Shao H Yang, Brandon S J Davies, Hea-Jin Jung, Loren G Fong.
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A clinical trial of a protein farnesyltransferase inhibitor (lonafarnib) for the treatment of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) was recently completed. Here, we discuss the mutation that causes HGPS, the rationale for inhibiting protein farnesyltransferase, the potential limitations of this therapeutic approach, and new potential strategies for treating the disease.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23390246 PMCID: PMC3725554 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3005229
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sci Transl Med ISSN: 1946-6234 Impact factor: 17.956