Neuroprotective effect of a new DJ-1-binding compound against neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease and stroke model rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Parkinson's disease (PD) and cerebral ischemia are chronic and acute neurodegenerative diseases, respectively, and onsets of these diseases are thought to be induced at least by oxidative stress. PD is caused by decreased dopami...

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Main Authors: Yasui Hiroyuki, Takahashi-Niki Kazuko, Kawata Takuya, Takagi Kentaro, Taguchi Masanobu, Watanabe Shotaro, Kitamura Yoshihisa, Maita Hiroshi, Iguchi-Ariga Sanae MM, Ariga Hiroyoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Molecular Neurodegeneration
Online Access:http://www.molecularneurodegeneration.com/content/6/1/48