Mitochondria and Parkinson’s disease: genetic contributions to understanding the pathogenic process

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerativedisorder. Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a major role in thepathogenesis of this disorder. Studies on monogenic forms ofparkinsonism have significantly contributed to understanding thisprocess. We reviewed our understanding of the role...

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Main Authors: Clécio de Oliveira Godeiro Júnior, Patrícia Maria de Carvalho Aguiar, André Carvalho Felício, Henrique Ballalai Ferraz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein 2007-06-01
Series:Einstein (São Paulo)
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Online Access:http://www.einstein.br/revista/arquivos/PDF/605-177-181.reviewing.mitochondria.5.2.1.pdf