Establishing resources and increasing awareness to advance research on Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy toward a treatment: a patient organization perspective
Silvia Prades,
Andrea Compton,
Jeffrey B. Carroll
Abstract:Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) is an ultra-rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by ataxia, cognitive decline, myoclonus, chorea, epilepsy, and psychiatric manifestations. This article delves into the multifaceted efforts of CureDRPLA, a family-driven non-profit organization, in advancing research, raising awareness, and developing therapeutic strategies for this complex condition. CureDRPLA’s inception in 2019 led to the establishment of the DRPLA Research Program, and since then have fu… Show more
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