Focus On: DYT1 Dystonia

DYT1 dystonia, also known as early-onset torsion dystonia, is a severe form of hereditary, generalized dystonia.

TorsinA Restoration in DYT1 Dystonia Model Identifies a Critical Therapeutic Window

A protein in the brain called TorsinA is known to cause childhood onset dystonia when it cannot function properly due to genetic changes in the DYT1/TOR1A gene. This makes TorsinA a possible target for new treatment approaches. Numerous research teams across the world are investigating whether restoring normal TorsinA function could be an effective strategy […]