MDS 2023 | The multifaceted nature of Parkinson’s disease: potential treatment targets

Gennaro Pagano, MD, MSc, PhD, Roche Pharma Research & Early Development, Basel, Switzerland, discusses the multifaceted nature of Parkinson’s disease and the various factors contributing to its development and progression. While alpha-synuclein is recognized as a key driver of the disease, inflammation and dysfunctional lysosomes also play a role. Targeting all these factors simultaneously could potentially help prevent the disease. Additionally, direct targeting of microglia, which are activated by aggregated proteins and neuronal loss, is being explored as a strategy. This interview took place at the 2023 International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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