2003-01-10
Mutations in the DJ-1 gene associated with autosomal recessive early-onset parkinsonism
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Publication
Science , Volume 299 - Issue 5604 p. 256- 259
The DJ-1 gene encodes a ubiquitous, highly conserved protein. Here, we show that DJ-1 mutations are associated with PARK7, a monogenic form of human parkinsonism. The function of the DJ-1 protein remains unknown, but evidence suggests its involvement in the oxidative stress response. Our findings indicate that loss of DJ-1 function leads to neurodegeneration. Elucidating the physiological role of DJ-1 protein may promote understanding of the mechanisms of brain neuronal maintenance and pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.
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| doi.org/10.1126/science.1077209, hdl.handle.net/1765/54753 | |
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| Organisation | Department of Neurology |
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Bonifati, V., Rizzu, P., van Baren, M. J., Schaap, O., Breedveld, G., Krieger, E., Dekker, M., Squitieri, F., Ibanez, P., Joosse, M., van Dongen, J., Vanacore, N., van Swieten, J., Brice, A., Meco, G., van Duijn, C., Oostra, B.& Heutink, P. (2003). Mutations in the DJ-1 gene associated with autosomal recessive early-onset parkinsonism. Science, 299(5604), 256–259.https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1077209 |
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