(Osaka University) Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting millions of people worldwide. Characterized by accumulation of the protein α-synuclein, there is currently no cure for PD. In a new study published this month in Scientific Reports, a research team led by Osaka University designed small fragments of DNA that bind to α-synuclein mRNA, preventing it from being translated into protein. This novel treatment effectively ameliorated disease symptoms in a mouse model of PD.
from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://bit.ly/317YUqK
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