Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder which primarily affects dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.  These neurons are usually responsible for the control and coordination process, which during the neuron malfuncti...

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Argenx gets green cue in phase 2 in primary immune thrombocytopenia The Belgian biotech, Argenx has cleared phase 2 data on efgartigimod in primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). The results that they received, indicate at the effectiveness of the antibody Fc fragment in patients with the autoimmune bleeding disord...

Diverse voltage and ligand gated ion channels mediate Neuron excitation through various ions by sending electrical signals. Calcium is critical for cellular functioning. Voltage-gated calcium channels are primary mediators of depolarization-induced calcium entry into neurons. Calcium ions act as membrane potentiatio...

‘Reprogrammed’ stem cells to be tested in people with Parkinson’s Doctors in Japan are poised to implant neural cells made from ‘reprogrammed’ stem cells into the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease. It is only the third clinical application of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, which are developed by repro...

Japanese researchers report promising results from an experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease that involves implanting neurons made from ‘reprogrammed’ stem cells into the brain. A trial conducted in monkeys with a version of the disease showed that the treatment improved their symptoms and seemed to be safe, a...

Malaysia calls for phase 4 Dengvaxia study before considering full approval Already struggling to meet initial expectations, Sanofi Pasteur's dengue vaccine Dengvaxia will have to undergo phase 4 testing in Malaysia before the endemic country agrees to sign off on a full approval. Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical ...