Protein levels in spinal fluid correlate to posture and gait difficulty in Parkinson's

(Rush University Medical Center) Levels of a protein found in the brain called alpha-synuclein (α-syn) are significantly lower than normal in cerebrospinal fluid collected in Parkinson's disease patients suffering from postural instability and gait difficulty, a study led by movement disorders experts at Rush University Medical Center has found.

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