Source: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
Posted: June 23, 2006
Summary:
Scientists have identified a key biological pathway that, when obstructed, causes Parkinson's symptoms. Even more importantly, they have figured out how to repair that pathway and restore normal neurological function in certain animal models. The senior author of the study at the Whitehead Institute says this is the first time dopaminergic neurons have been able to be repaired, the specific cells that are damaged in Parkinson's disease.
Commentary: Hopefully these results can be translated into effective therapies to treat a diverse populaition of Parkinson's Disease patients.
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