Fraternine, a Novel Wasp Peptide, Protects against Motor Impairments in 6-OHDA Model of Parkinsonism

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects the Central Nervous System (CNS). Insect venoms show high molecular variability and selectivity in the CNS of mammals and present potential for the development of new drugs for the treatment of PD. In this study, we i...

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Published in:	Toxins
Main Authors:	Andréia Mayer Biolchi, Danilo Gustavo Rodrigues de Oliveira, Henrique de Oliveira Amaral, Gabriel Avohay Alves Campos, Jacqueline Coimbra Gonçalves, Adolfo Carlos Barros de Souza, Marcos Robalinho Lima, Luciano Paulino Silva, Márcia Renata Mortari
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Subjects:	wasp venom antiparkinsonian activity motor behavior Parkinson’s disease neuroprotective effect
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/9/550