What Is the Evidence that Parkinson’s Disease Is a Prion Disorder, Which Originates in the Gut?
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder resulting from degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). PD is characterized by motor dysfunctions as well as gastrointestinal symptoms and mental impairment. The pathological hallmark of PD is an accum...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/11/3573 |