Analysis of mitochondrial quality control using a Drosophila model of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder. Despite recent advances, the cause for most PD cases remains unclear. The discovery of mutations in PINK1 (PTEN-induced putative kinase 1) reinforced the importance of mitochondrial impairment in PD. Mitochondria are es...

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Main Author: Eira da Costa, Ana Carina
Other Authors: Martins, Miguel
Published: University of Leicester 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.574122