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Novel Small Molecules to Slow PD Progression in a Genetically Defined Subset of People with PD
… biology that afflicts patients when they present with symptoms decades after the pathologies started in the … relevant to the disease biology we have identified novel targets that drive Parkinson’s disease progression. One of … the PPMI iPSC cell lines together pools and then determine how stressors, including aging the cells in the dish, affect …
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Under-the-Tongue Apomorphine Therapy for 'Off' Time Submitted to FDA
March 30, 2018
… disease for many years, are likely familiar with what doctors and researchers call "off" time . These are times when … the day. It might appear gradually, with symptoms getting progressively worse before your next dose of medication is due. Or symptoms may come back out of the blue at full force. Current treatment …
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Fluorescence Fluctuation Spectroscopy Assays to Monitor the Activity of LRRK2
… LRRK2 is a major protein target for therapeutic treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). … PD treatment. We will develop a fluorescence-based assay(s) to study LRRK2 activity in live cells. The successful … allow rapid screening for new potential LRRK2 therapeutic compounds. Project Description: The purpose of …
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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 … therapeutic potential in PD models and to characterize how the drugs increase parkin levels. Project Description: … of clinically approved drugs, pharmacologically active compounds isolated from natural sources, and diverse …
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Use of Therapeutic Nanoparticles to Inhibit Toxic Aggregation of Alpha-Synuclein
… cells. These improperly folded protein clumps contribute to the symptoms of PD, from tremors to depression. Current … by these nerve cells, offer limited benefits. To target the problem more directly, we will attempt to eliminate … We will administer this dose repeatedly to evaluate how the treatment affects the models’ coordination and to …
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People with Parkinson’s Need Access to Mental Health Care: Congressional Briefing Explains Why
June 4, 2020
… policy at MJFF, introduces critical Parkinson’s statistics to help kick off the virtual briefing. One million people in … classic motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, and these issues can complicate other symptoms and affect long-term outcomes. … effect of the pandemic on patients’ mental health and how health care providers are responding. Participants in …