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Convergent pathways in Parkinson’s disease

Abstract:
Preferential degeneration of dopamine neurons (DAn) in the midbrain represents the principal hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD). It has been hypothesized that major contributors to DAn vulnerability lie in their unique cellular physiology and architecture, which make them particularly susceptible to stress factors. Here, we report a concise overview of some of the cell mechanisms that may exacerbate DAn sensitivity and loss in PD. In particular, we highlight how defective protein sorting and clearance, endoplasmic reticulum stress, calcium dyshomeostasis and intracellular trafficking converge to contribute synergistically to neuronal dysfunction in PD pathogenesis.
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Physiology Anatomy & Genetics
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
Medical Sciences Division
Department:
Physiology Anatomy and Genetics
Oxford college:
Christ Church
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Monument Trust Discovery Award J-1403


Publisher:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Journal:
Cell and Tissue Research More from this journal
Volume:
373
Issue:
1
Pages:
79–90
Publication date:
2017-10-23
Acceptance date:
2017-09-11
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EISSN:
1432-0878
ISSN:
0302-766X
Pmid:
29063175


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English
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pubs:742128
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2017-11-09

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