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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Hickey P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3096539 | biostudies-other | 2011
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Drug design, development and therapy 20110502
Parkinson's disease is a commonly encountered neurodegenerative disorder primarily found in aged populations. A number of medications are available to control symptoms, although these are less effective in advanced disease. Deep brain stimulation provides a practicable alternative at this stage, although a minority of patients meet the strict criteria for surgery. Novel medications that provide enhanced symptomatic control remain in developmental demand. Both gene and cell-based therapies have s ...[more]