Abstract:
Provided herein are methods of treating a disease, such as Parkinson's disease, that is due to increased poly [ADP-ribose] polymerase 1 (PARP-1) activation, by inhibiting macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) nuclease activity.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions comprising a RIPK2 inhibitor and methods of using the RIPK2 inhibitor for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases or disorders. Also provided herein are methods of screening or identifying therapeutic agents useful for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases or disorders.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of neurodegenerative diseases. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions useful for treating Parkinson's disease. In a specific embodiment, a method for reducing Parkinson's Disease-related neurotoxicity in a patient comprising the step of administering to the patient an effective amount of an agent that inhibits the phosphorylation of RPS15 by LRRK2.
Abstract:
Described are methods of inhibiting neurodegeneration in a subject by administering to the subject an agent that prevents (alpha)-syn PFF from binding to its receptor. The agent may be a small molecule chemical compound, antibody, nucleic acid molecule, or polypeptide. Drug screening methods are also provided.
Abstract:
Leucine-rich repeat kinase-2 (LRRK2) mutations are a common cause of Parkinson's disease. Inhibitors of LRRK2 kinase that are protective in in vitro and in vivo models of LRRK2-induced neurodegeneration were identified. The presently disclosed subject matter establishes that LRRK2-induced degeneration of neurons in vivo is kinase dependent and that LRRK2 kinase inhibition provides a potential new neuroprotective paradigm for treating Parkinson's disease.