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A naturally occurring variant of SHLP2 is a protective factor in Parkinson's disease.
Molecular psychiatry - 1 Feb 2024
Kim Su-Jeong, Miller Brendan, Hartel Nicolas G, Ramirez Ricardo, Braniff Regina Gonzalez, Leelaprachakul Naphada, Huang Amy, Wang Yuzhu, Arpawong Thalida Em, Crimmins Eileen M, Wang Penglong, Sun Xianbang, Liu Chunyu, Levy Daniel, Yen Kelvin, Petzinger Giselle M, Graham Nicholas A, Jakowec Michael W, Cohen Pinchas
Abstract excerpt
Mitochondrial DNA single nucleotide polymorphisms (mtSNPs) have been associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD), yet the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. In this study, we investigate the functional role of a PD-associated mtSNP that impacts the mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) Small Humanin-like Peptide 2 (SHLP2). We identify m.2158 T > C, a mtSNP associated with reduced PD...
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