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Advances in understanding the function of alpha-synuclein: implications for Parkinson’s disease
15 May 2023
Abstract excerpt
The critical role of alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease represents a pivotal discovery. Some progress has been made over recent years in identifying disease-modifying therapies for Parkinson's disease that target alpha-synuclein. However, these treatments have not yet shown clear efficacy in slowing the progression of this disease. Several explanations exist for this issue. The pathogenesis of Parkinson's...
