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BDNF Gene Transfection & Pramiprexole Combo Effectively Treat Parkinson’s Disease in Rat Models (2024 Study)

Parkinson’s disease (PD), a degenerative disorder that predominantly affects the motor system, has long been a challenging condition to manage due to its complex pathology and the limited efficacy of available treatments. However, recent research presents a beacon of hope through a novel combined therapy targeting the core of Parkinson’s disease’s neuronal degradation. This innovative …

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Vitamin D for Prevention & Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease? (2023 Research)

Parkinson’s disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative brain disease, is marked by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Recent research has illuminated the significant role of Vitamin D (VD) in the brain, particularly its neuroprotective effects on these neurons. Highlights: Vitamin D’s Role in the Brain: Beyond its well-known functions in bone health, …

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BPC-157 Peptide for Neurological & CNS Disorders: Preliminary Research

BPC 157, a stable gastric pentadecapeptide, has recently emerged as a promising therapeutic agent due to its multifaceted role in treating various central nervous system disorders. Its ability to mitigate conditions like stroke, schizophrenia, and spinal cord injuries while promoting neural recovery and functional improvement is capturing the interest of the medical community. Highlights: BPC …

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Parkinsons Disease Diagnosis Years in Advance? Retinal Thinning via Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Recent research provides evidence that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is associated with thinning of specific retinal layers that can be detected years before diagnosis. Key facts: Individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) had thinner retinal ganglion cell and inner plexiform layers compared to controls. Thinning of the inner nuclear layer, which contains dopamine cells, was also seen …

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Mirapex (Pramipexole) For Depression: An Effective Antidepressant?

Mirapex (Pramipexole) is a drug that is approved by the FDA for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and RLS (restless leg syndrome).  Classified as a dopamine receptor agonist, pramipexole elicits partial or full agonism upon D3 receptors, D2 receptors (2L/2S), and D4 receptors.  Interestingly, pramipexole also appears to modify mitochondrial function, and to a negligible …

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5 Oxaloacetate Benefits: How Supplementation Protects Your Brain & General Health

Oxaloacetate (or Oxaloacetic Acid) is an organic compound that is involved in many neurophysiological processes within your body.  It plays a key role in functions such as: amino acid synthesis, citric acid cycle, fatty acid synthesis, gluconeogenesis, glyoxylate cycle, and the urea cycle.  For example, oxaloacetate is considered an intermediate in the Kreb’s cycle prior …

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