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Novel drug molecule that helps recycle mitochondria may help treat Parkinson’s

October 2, 2024

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Scientists are testing new drug molecules to develop treatments for Parkinson’s disease. blue sky in my pocket/Getty Images

Researchers have found that a novel drug molecule may fight the development of early-onset Parkinson’s disease in younger people.
The new compound, BIO-2007817, is from the family of tetrahydropyrazolo-pyrazine (THPP) compounds.
It offered promising results in activating parkin, a key protein in the brain responsible for tagging damaged proteins in mitochondria.
Experts…

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