Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING FUS EXPRESSION

Abstract:

Provided are compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions for reducing the amount or activity of FUS RNA in a cell or subject, and in certain instances reducing the amount of FUS protein in a cell or subject. These compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions are useful to ameliorate at least one symptom or hallmark of a neurodegenerative condition. Such symptoms and hallmarks include muscle weakness and fatigue, protein aggregates in the central nervous system, and speech difficulties and behavioral abnormalities. Non-limiting examples of neurodegenerative conditions that benefit from these compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions are amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD).