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Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 in Parkinson’s Disease: Updated from Pathogenesis to Potential Therapeutic Target
1 Jan 2018
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BACKGROUND: Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by the selective loss of dopaminergic neurons in the midbrain. The pathogenesis of PD is not fully understood but is likely caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Several genes are associated with the onset and progression of familial PD. There is increasing evidence that leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) plays a significant role in...
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