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Experimental ALS Drug Shows Unprecedented Effects in Rare Genetic Cases

Ulefnersen, targeting FUS gene mutations, demonstrates safety, biomarker reduction, and functional recovery in early clinical use, with a global trial underway.

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Overview

  • A 12-patient case series published in *The Lancet* highlights the safety and potential efficacy of ulefnersen in treating FUS-ALS, a rare and aggressive genetic form of ALS.
  • One patient regained the ability to walk unaided and breathe without a ventilator, marking an unprecedented recovery in ALS treatment.
  • A man treated pre-symptomatically has remained asymptomatic for three years, with improved muscle electrical activity.
  • Patients experienced up to an 83% reduction in neurofilament light, a key biomarker of nerve damage, after six months of treatment.
  • A global clinical trial is now in progress to validate these findings and potentially lead to regulatory approval of ulefnersen.