Friday, June 21, 2019

A new drug target for chemically induced Parkinson's disease

An enzyme that modifies chemicals formed in the body by alcohol, tobacco, and certain foods may be a new target for treating Parkinson's disease. The altered compounds, the researchers found, may play a role in triggering the onset or advancing the progression of the neurodegenerative condition.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/31G9HbU

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