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Yale Finds Key Proteins in Parkinson's Spread | Health and Fitness News

Yale Finds Key Proteins in Parkinson's Spread | Health and Fitness News

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Scientists at Yale have identified two key proteins, mGluR4 and NPDC1, that act as gateways letting toxic alpha-synuclein— the protein behind Parkinson’s—spread between brain cells. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically slowed disease progression, offering the first real hope for stopping Parkinson’s at its source, not just managing symptoms. This breakthrough could revolutionize treatment for millions as the population ages.

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