Pathological Functions of LRRK2 in Parkinson’s Disease

Mutations in the gene encoding leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) are common genetic risk factors for both familial and sporadic Parkinson’s disease (PD). Pathogenic mutations in LRRK2 have been shown to induce changes in its activity, and abnormal increase in LRRK2 kinase activity is thought to c...

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Main Authors: Ga Ram Jeong, Byoung Dae Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/12/2565