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001-es BibID:	BIBFORM090867
Első szerző:	Al-Chalabi, Ammar
Cím:	Potential of the Cardiovascular Drug Levosimendan in the Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Al-Chalabi Ammar, Heunks Leo M. A., Papp Zoltán, Pollesello Piero
Dátum:	2019
ISSN:	0160-2446
Megjegyzések:	Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer that promotes myocyte contractility through its calcium-dependent interaction with cardiac troponin C. Administered intravenously, it has been used for nearly 2 decades to treat acute and advanced heart failure and to support the heart function in various therapy settings characterized by low cardiac output. Effects of levosimendan on noncardiac muscle suggest a possible new application in the treatment of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neuromuscular disorder characterized by progressive weakness, and eventual paralysis. Previous attempts to improve the muscle response in ALS patients and thereby maintain respiratory function and delay progression of disability have produced some mixed results. Continuing this line of investigation, levosimendan has been shown to enhance in vitro the contractility of the diaphragm muscle fibers of non-ALS patients and to improve in vivo diaphragm neuromuscular efficiency in healthy subjects. Possible positive effects on respiratory function in people with ALS were seen in an exploratory phase 2 study, and a phase 3 clinical trial is now underway to evaluate the potential benefit of an oral form of levosimendan on both respiratory and overall functions in patients with ALS. Here, we will review the various known pharmacologic effects of levosimendan, considering their relevance to people living with ALS.
Tárgyszavak:	Orvostudományok Elméleti orvostudományok idegen nyelvű folyóiratközlemény külföldi lapban folyóiratcikk
Megjelenés:	Journal Of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. - 74 : 5 (2019), p. 389-399. -
További szerzők:	Heunks, Leo M. A. Papp Zoltán (1965-) (kardiológus, élettanász) Pollesello, Piero
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