Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota and its effect on α-synuclein and prion protein misfolding: consequences for neurodegeneration

This study concludes by highlighting the critical role that the gut microbiota plays in the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and prion disease. It also provides a promising direction for future research and possible treatment approaches. People afflicted by these difficult ailments may find hope in new preventive and therapeutic approaches if the role of the gut microbiota in these diseases is better understood.
Source: Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research