Genes Identified Causes of Parkinson's
ITS researchers have managed to uncover genes that are the masterminds behind Parkinson's disease that struck the actor Michael J Fox. It is said, the disease may be associated with the inability of brain cells to deal with a biological stress.
Neurologist at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida discovered how genes, EIF4G1, can lead to brain cell death causes Parkinson's disease and neurodegenerative disorders.
This gene controls the levels of proteins that help cells to cope with various forms of stress, such as those found in aging cells, said Justus C Dachsel research assistant.
Other researchers say that Owen Ross Ilu knowledge could help develop new therapies to treat or slow down Parkinson's disease.
The study began with the identification by French investigators to the person who inherited Parkinson's disease. The researchers found the mutation in the family EIF4G1. Not only the family of French origin, was also conducted research on families from the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and Italy. According to Ross, this is the third gene known to cause Parkinson's disease.
"We believe that many genes involved in Parkinson's disease. These genes may play a role in sporadic forms of the disease, "said Dr. Ross. At least, these latest findings add new data in the Parkinson's puzzle is complex. The study is published in the September 2011 issue of American Journal of Human Genetics. (Pri/OL-06)
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