Regulation of LRRK2 expression points to a functional role in human monocyte maturation.

Genetic variants of Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) are associated with a significantly enhanced risk for Parkinson disease, the second most common human neurodegenerative disorder. Despite major efforts, our understanding of LRRK2 biological function and regulation remains rudimentary. In the...

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Main Authors: Jonathan Thévenet, Rosanna Pescini Gobert, Robertus Hooft van Huijsduijnen, Christoph Wiessner, Yves Jean Sagot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3124520?pdf=render