Toward disease modification in multiple system atrophy: Pitfalls, bottlenecks, and possible remedies

Abstract

Multiple system atrophy has recently attracted increased attention in basic and clinical research. Understanding of key pathophysiological mechanismshas improved; and, in the past decade, the first clinical trials aiming at diseasemodification were conducted. However, there is still no established interventional therapy available. In this review, the authors summarize recent advances, discuss bottlenecks and possible pitfalls of previous interventional studies, and suggest future research avenues.

Keywords: animal models; clinical trials; multiple system atrophy; therapies.