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Extended lifespan of Drosophila parkin mutants through sequestration of redox-active metals and enhancement of anti-oxidative pathways.
Neurobiology of disease - 1 Oct 2010
Saini Nidhi, Oelhafen Sandra, Hua Haiqing, Georgiev Oleg, Schaffner Walter, Büeler Hansruedi
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The mechanisms underlying neuron death in Parkinson's disease are unknown, but both genetic defects and environmental factors are implicated in its pathogenesis. Mutations in the parkin gene lead to autosomal recessive juvenile Parkinsonism (AR-JP). Here we report that compared to control flies,...
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