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ArticleArquivos de neuro-psiquiatria2026

Nusinersen for type-III spinal muscular atrophy: a 12-month retrospective study in a Brazilian cohort.

Vanessa Van Der Linden, Alessandra Paula de Melo Calado, Gabriela Van Der Linden, João Vitor Duque Porto Valença, Mateus Alves Garrido, Karina Lúcia Soares de Oliveira, Marcelo Soares Kerstenetzky, Thiago Oliveira

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Vanessa Van Der LindenHospital Maria Lucinda, Serviço de Referência em Doenças Raras (Rarus), Recife PE, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-1641-9386
Alessandra Paula de Melo CaladoHospital Maria Lucinda, Serviço de Referência em Doenças Raras (Rarus), Recife PE, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-9181-0209
Gabriela Van Der LindenCentro Universitário Maurício de Nassau (Uninassau), Escola de Medicina, Recife PE, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0002-4582-2780
João Vitor Duque Porto ValençaFaculdade Pernambucana de Saúde, Escola de Medicina, Recife PE, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0005-6436-6671
Mateus Alves GarridoCentro Universitário Maurício de Nassau (Uninassau), Escola de Medicina, Recife PE, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0006-9175-6541
Karina Lúcia Soares de OliveiraHospital Maria Lucinda, Serviço de Referência em Doenças Raras (Rarus), Recife PE, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8941-9873
Marcelo Soares KerstenetzkyHospital Maria Lucinda, Serviço de Referência em Doenças Raras (Rarus), Recife PE, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-3664-7562
Thiago OliveiraHospital Maria Lucinda, Serviço de Referência em Doenças Raras (Rarus), Recife PE, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-9184-174X

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Abstract

Background: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive, autosomal recessive motor neuron disorder caused by mutations in the Objective: The present study investigated treatment responses in SMA type-III patients subjected to nusinersen therapy. Methods: Pediatric and adult patients with genetically confirmed 5q SMA type III on nusinersen treatment for at least 12 months were included in the current retrospective study. We collected data on demographics, genetics, nutritional status, swallowing function, and adverse events associated with nusinersen treatment. Motor function was assessed in all patients using the Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale-Expanded (HFMSE), and respiratory function was evaluated through forced vital capacity in patients aged 6 and older. Results: Nineteen patients (12 males; 63.2%) were included in the study. Most patients (94.7%) had a homozygous Conclusion: Nusinersen was well tolerated and improved motor function in SMA type-III patients, supporting its potential benefits in real-world settings.

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OligonucleotidesSpinal Muscular Atrophies of ChildhoodAdolescentAdultBrazilChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultnusinersenOligonucleotides

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