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PINK1 as a molecular checkpoint in the maintenance of mitochondrial function and integrity.
Molecules and cells - 1 Jul 2012
Koh Hyongjong, Chung Jongkyeong
Abstract excerpt
Parkinson's disease (PD), the most prevalent neurodegenerative movement disorder, is characterized by an age-dependent selective loss of dopaminergic (DA) neurons. Although most PD cases are sporadic, more than 20 responsible genes in familial cases were identified recently. Genetic studies using Drosophila models demonstrate that PINK1, a mitochondrial kinase encoded by a PD-linked gene PINK1, is critical for...
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