Gut-to-Brain α-Synuclein Transmission in Parkinson’s Disease: Evidence for Prion-like Mechanisms
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multifactorial disorder involving both motor and non-motor symptoms caused by the progressive death of distinct neuronal populations, including dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. The deposition of aggregated α-synuclein protein into Lewy body inclusions is a...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/8/7205 |