title: L-threonine as a symptomatic treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
abstract: ALS is a fatal, neurological disease of unknown origin with no present cure. A recent pilot study has shown that L-threonine, an essential amino acid, may be effective in the symptomatic treatment of ALS. Relevant information discussing the potential role of L-threonine in the treatment of ALS is presented.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Roufs
mesh_terms: D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000378:metabolism; D005998:Glycine / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D013912:Threonine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013912:Threonine; D005998:Glycine