YWHAQ and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: The intricacy of neurodegenerative processes is highlighted by the possible involvement of 14-3-3 proteins in ALS, providing opportunities for additional investigation into the molecular mechanisms and possible therapeutic targets for this crippling illness (de Belleroche et al., 1996, Cruz-Sanchez et al., 1998; Cudkowicz et al., 1997.