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Inhibition of LRRK2 kinase activity leads to dephosphorylation of Ser(910)/Ser(935), disruption of 14-3-3 binding and altered cytoplasmic localization.
The Biochemical journal - 15 Sept 2010
Dzamko Nicolas, Deak Maria, Hentati Faycal, Reith Alastair D, Prescott Alan R, Alessi Dario R, Nichols R Jeremy
Abstract excerpt
LRRK2 (leucine-rich repeat protein kinase 2) is mutated in a significant number of Parkinson's disease patients. Since a common mutation that replaces Gly2019 with a serine residue enhances kinase catalytic activity, small-molecule LRRK2 inhibitors might have utility in treating Parkinson's disease. However, the effectiveness of inhibitors is difficult to assess, as no physiological substrates or downstream...
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