Pathogenic mutations inactivate parkin by distinct mechanisms

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Loss of parkin function is the major cause of autosomal recessive Parkinson's disease (ARPD). A wide variety of parkin mutations have been identified in patients; however, the pathophysiological mechanisms leading to the inactivation of mutant parkin are poorly understood. In this study we characterized pathogenic C- and N-terminal parkin mutants and found distinct pathways of parkin inactivation. Deletion of the...

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