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A molecular signature in blood identifies early Parkinson's disease.
Molecular neurodegeneration - 31 May 2012
Molochnikov Leonid, Rabey Jose M, Dobronevsky Evgenya, Bonucelli Ubaldo, Ceravolo Roberto, Frosini Daniela, Grünblatt Edna, Riederer Peter, Jacob Christian, Aharon-Peretz Judith, Bashenko Yulia, Youdim Moussa B H, Mandel Silvia A
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BACKGROUND: The search for biomarkers in Parkinson's disease (PD) is crucial to identify the disease early and monitor the effectiveness of neuroprotective therapies. We aim to assess whether a gene signature could be detected in blood from early/mild PD patients that could support the diagnosis of early PD, focusing on genes found particularly altered in the substantia nigra of sporadic PD. RESULTS: The...
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