<i>GBA</i> Variants and Parkinson Disease: Mechanisms and Treatments

The <i>GBA</i> gene encodes for the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which maintains glycosphingolipid homeostasis. Approximately 5–15% of PD patients have mutations in the <i>GBA</i> gene, making it numerically the most important genetic risk factor for Parkinson...

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Main Authors: Laura Smith, Anthony H. V. Schapira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/8/1261