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Masitinib: The promising actor in the next season of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis treatment series - 26/02/23

Doi : 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114378 
Arsh Haj Mohamad Ebrahim Ketabforoush a, Rojin Chegini b, Shirin Barati c, Fatemeh Tahmasebi d, Bardia Moghisseh e, Mohammad Taghi Joghataei a, f, Faezeh Faghihi a, , Fereshteh Azedi a, f,
a Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 
b Metabolic Liver Disease Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran 
c Department of Anatomy, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran 
d Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran 
e Student Research Committee, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran 
f Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 

Corresponding author.⁎⁎Correspondence to: Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 14665–354, Iran.Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical SciencesP.O.Box: 14665–354Iran

Abstract

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease with high mortality and morbidity rate affecting both upper and lower motor neurons (MN). Muscle force reduction, behavioral change, pseudobulbar affect, and cognitive impairments are the most common clinical manifestations of ALS. The main physiopathology of ALS is still unclear, though several studies have identified that oxidative stress, proteinopathies, glutamate-related excitotoxicity, microglial activation, and neuroinflammation may be involved in the pathogenesis of ALS. From 1995 until October 2022, only Riluzole, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (DH) with Quinidine sulfate (Q), Edaravone, and Sodium phenylbutyrate with Taurursodiol (PB/TUDCO) have achieved FDA approval for ALS treatment. Despite the use of these four approved agents, the survival rate and quality of life of ALS patients are still low. Thus, finding novel treatments for ALS patients is an urgent requirement. Masitinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, emphasizes the neuro-inflammatory activity of ALS by targeting macrophages, mast cells, and microglia cells. Masitinib downregulates the proinflammatory cytokines, indirectly reduces inflammation, and induces neuroprotection. Also, it was effective in phase 2/3 and 3 clinical trials (CTs) by increasing overall survival and delaying motor, bulbar, and respiratory function deterioration. This review describes the pathophysiology of ALS, focusing on Masitinib’s mechanism of action and explaining why Masitinib could be a promising actor in the treatment of ALS patients. In addition, Masitinib CTs and other competitor drugs in phase 3 CTs have been discussed.

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Cellular and molecular mechanisms of Masitinib and other FDA-approved drugs in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).


Cellular and molecular mechanisms of Masitinib and other FDA-approved drugs in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).ga1

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Highlights

Among recent ALS clinical trials, Masitinib emerged as a hopeful novel therapy.
Masitinib reduces inflammation by targeting macrophages, mast cells, and microglia.
Masitinib induces neuroprotection by decreasing the proinflammatory cytokines.
Masitinib can increase overall survival and slow ALSFRS-R deterioration.

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Keywords : Masitinib, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Tyrosine kinase inhibitor, Therapy


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