Researchers have discovered how a cell surface protein called Aplp1 can play a role in spreading material responsible for Parkinson's disease from cell-to-cell in the brain.

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Loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and accumulation of α-synuclein (α-Syn) aggregates are the major hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Researchers led by Zhentao Zhang at Wuhan University, China have discovered a cholesterol metabolite that plays a critical ...

Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (IPD) is a central nervous system disorder affecting the basal ganglia that is caused by death of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra. Although IPD is ...

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Scientists at The University of Manchester have for the first time identified why a patient who appears outwardly healthy may develop Parkinson’s disease. Whilst conditions such as a severe ... of a ...

This breakthrough provides valuable insights into potential treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD ... death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common ... leading to the degeneration and death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. To ameliorate motor symptoms in ...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, primarily characterized by motor dysfunction. Its pathological hallmark is the abnormal aggregation of α-synuclein (α-syn ...