The US team developed a test that showed DNA damage in the mitochondria – energy-producing structures found in the cell – in Parkinson’s…
Researchers hope their blood test could lead to a more ‘clear-cut’ diagnosis of Parkinson’s and better treatment for the disease
Laurie Sanders, an associate professor in Duke School of Medicine’s departments of Neurology and Pathology, said: “Currently, Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed largely based on clinical symptoms after significant neurological damage has already occurred.“Additionally, a clear-cut diagnosis would accurately identify patients who could participate in drug studies, leading to the development of better treatments and potentially even cures.
The team developed an assay which showed higher levels of mitochondrial DNA damage in blood cells collected from patients with Parkinson’s disease compared to people without the condition.
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