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Using Stem-cell Derived Brain-chip Technologies to Evaluate the Contributions of Environmental Toxins to Parkinson’s Disease
… Study Rationale: Chronic exposure to environmental contaminants is believed to play an … PD-associated environmental exposures. Once these molecules enter the bloodstream, they may affect blood vessels prior … brain chips will be treated with a selection of chemical compounds or physiological molecules associated with PD or …
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New Study Shows Nearly Half of Americans with Parkinson’s Don’t See a Neurologist
July 14, 2023
… States, including disparities affecting underrepresented communities, such as women, residents of rural areas, and … can recognize PD’s distinct nuances and tailor treatments to each patient. An additional 51 percent of Medicare … expert Parkinson’s care across the globe. Depending on where they train, some doctors and other clinicians may get …
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14-3-3 Phosphorylation as a Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease
… of 14-3-3 proteins is implicated in PD, and we have previously demonstrated that increasing 14-3-3 expression is … that affects normal function — is increased in PD brains compared to controls. This modification reduces neuroprotection by … Access to Data and Biospecimens …
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Pharmacological Modulation of Parkin Expression and Function to Attenuate Mitochondrial Dysfunction
… Objective/Rationale: This project aims to identify drug-like molecules that increase the amount of … of clinically approved drugs, pharmacologically active compounds isolated from natural sources, and diverse … effects. We will then test the most optimal molecules in pre-clinical models to demonstrate their benefit. This …
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Repositioning Existing Therapies to Get Novel Parkinson’s Drug Leads ‘Off the Ground’
July 3, 2013
… proven safe in a clinical trial for a certain indication, to determine whether the drug might be efficacious in the … for PD. MJFF also supported a team investigating if a compound used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity … endpoints in clinical studies. Of course, later trials showed that it could work for erectile dysfunction. And then, …
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New Estimate Suggests 25 Million People with Parkinson’s by 2050
March 7, 2025
… for PD, either in the United States or the international community, meaning scientists need to put significant resources into estimating the number of cases. That’s partially why a study published in The BMJ in … estimate of total number of cases by a given year. This is compounded by a number of other factors that influence …