Lack of Association Between DJ-1 Gene Promoter Polymorphism and the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

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Low DJ-1 protein level caused by DJ-1 gene mutation leads to autosomal recessive Parkinson's disease (PD) due to impaired antioxidative activity. In sporadic PD patients, although mutations were rarely found, lower DJ-1 protein level was also reported. Dysregulation of DJ-1 gene expression might contribute to low DJ-1 protein level. Since the promoter is the most important element to initiate gene expression,...

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