Investigators Discover Key Parkinson’s Disease Protein “Toggle Switch” - SciTechDaily

Researchers have uncovered a new function for alpha-synuclein, a well-known protein marker of Parkinson’s, with relevance toward treatment for the disease. When many people think of Parkinson’s disease, they associate it with Michael J. Fox. Perhaps he just s…

ByBrigham and Women's HospitalJune 9, 2022 A graphic depicts the two faces of alpha-synuclein and the transition from normal states (upper, organized molecular machines on a well-defined grid) to pa… [+5590 chars]

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