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CHCHD2 links mitochondrial dysfunction and α-synuclein misfolding in Parkinson's disease.
Trends in neurosciences - 1 Mar 2026
Narendra Derek, Ryan Brent J
Abstract excerpt
Parkinson's disease comprises multiple biological subtypes and a heterogeneous clinical course. A recent study by Liao et al. identifies CHCHD2 mutations as a mitochondrial entry point that links metabolic dysfunction to α-synuclein pathology. These findings highlight how rare sporadiclike monogenic forms of Parkinson's disease may inform mechanistic and therapeutic stratification.
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