Modulating the catalytic activity of AMPK has neuroprotective effects against α-synuclein toxicity

Metabolic perturbations and slower renewal of cellular components associated with aging increase the risk of Parkinson ’s disease (PD). Declining activity of AMPK, a critical cellular energy sensor, may therefo...

Source: Molecular Neurodegeneration - November 3, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Wojciech Bobela, Sameer Nazeeruddin, Graham Knott, Patrick Aebischer and Bernard L. Schneider Tags: Research article Source Type: research