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Regulation of physiologic actions of LRRK2: focus on autophagy.
Neuro-degenerative diseases - 1 Jan 2012
Ferree Andrew, Guillily Maria, Li Hu, Smith Katelyn, Takashima Aki, Squillace Rachel, Weigele Manfred, Collins James J, Wolozin Benjamin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in LRRK2 are associated with familial and sporadic Parkinson's disease (PD). Subjects with PD caused by LRRK2 mutations show pleiotropic pathology that can involve inclusions containing α-synuclein, tau or neither protein. The mechanisms by which mutations in LRRK2 lead to this pleiotropic pathology remain unknown. OBJECTIVES: To investigate mechanisms by which LRRK2 might cause PD. METHODS:...
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