Neat News 3561 (added 2026-04-01)
Viagra against Leigh syndrome
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A surprise discovery has been made in a small group of patients that sildenafil, the active component in Viagra, has a measurably positive impact on the progression of the rare but devastating childhood illness called Leigh syndrome, apparently by correcting mitochondrial membrane potential defects. More research is planned.
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