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ASO-mediated reduction of toxic C9orf72 dipeptide repeat proteins in ALS/FTD

Hypothesis

ASO-mediated reduction of toxic C9orf72 dipeptide repeat proteins in ALS/FTD

Antisense oligonucleotides targeting expanded GGGGCC repeats in C9orf72 offer the strongest therapeutic hypothesis by simultaneously addressing three pathogenic mechanisms: C9orf72 haploinsufficiency, RNA foci sequestration, and toxic di.
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🧪 Overview

Antisense oligonucleotides targeting expanded GGGGCC repeats in C9orf72 offer the strongest therapeutic hypothesis by simultaneously addressing three pathogenic mechanisms: C9orf72 haploinsufficiency, RNA foci sequestration, and toxic dipeptide repeat protein accumulation. The tofersen precedent validates the ASO modality for motor neuron disease, and ongoing clinical trials (NCT03626012) provide immediate translational momentum. Critical risks include cortical delivery limitations for FTD pathology and potential immune dysfunction from C9orf72 loss.

🧬 Mechanism

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⚖️ Evidence

⚖️ Evidence Matrix3 supports2 contradicts
Supports
C9orf72 expansion is most common genetic cause of familial ALS/FTD
PMID:21944778
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DPR proteins cause toxicity in flies and mouse models
PMID:24154662
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ASOs reduce C9 transcripts and DPRs in patient-derived neurons
PMID:27702823
Contradicts
C9orf72 KO mice show immune/lysosomal defects suggesting haploinsufficiency risk
PMID:27321670
Contradicts
DPR levels don't always correlate with disease severity
PMID:26824954
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🧬 3D Protein Structure — C9ORF72

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