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The Michael J. Fox Foundation continually strives to communicate our scientific progress with the research community — through posters and presentations at meetings, in peer-reviewed scientific publications and with white paper reports.

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    MJFF Alpha-Synuclein Mouse Comparison Study

    MJFF funded a study to compare multiple common alpha-synuclein mouse models to understand their PD-related phenotypes at 4, 8, and 12 months of age. Lines include Thy-1 aSyn Line 15 Tg (MJFF), Thy-1…

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    Analysis of Genetic Mutations in the BioFIND Cohort


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    Overview of GI Dysfunction Models

    Gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction is a common issue in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Symptoms including dysphagia, bloating, and constipation, with constipation often reported decades before motor…

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    Overview of Parkin Models

    Mutations in the parkin gene cause autosomal recessive, young onset Parkinson’s disease (PD). The PD-linked mutations in parkin lead to loss of expression/function of the Parkin protein, an E3…

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    Overview of PINK1 Models

    Mutations in the PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1)  gene cause autosomal recessive, young onset Parkinson’s disease (PD). The PD-linked mutations in PINK1 lead to loss of expression/function of the…

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    Overview of Mitochondrial Dysfunction Models

    Mitochondrial function is a pathway of great interest for Parkinson’s disease (PD) research and therapeutic development given the dysfunction that has been observed in idiopathic patients, patients…

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    Overview of Inflammation Models

    Inflammation is a pathway of great interest for Parkinson’s disease (PD) research and therapeutic development given evidence of innate and adaptive immune changes in PD patients. Inflammation is also…

Articles authored by Rachel Dolhun, MD, a movement disorder specialist on staff at MJFF, offer a practical review of topics related to Parkinson's disease for practicing clinicians.

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