A New Compound Against Parkinson's?

Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurons, namely nervous cells producing the neurotransmitter dopamine. The death of these cells is, at least partially, due to the excessive synthesis of reactive oxygen species. A promising strategy to counteract this process consists of activating Nrf2 (nuclear factor E2-related factor 2), a protein that stimulates the expression of antioxidant enzymes.
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