Key Biochemical Trigger of Huntingtonβs Disease Progression Identified
28 October 2024 at 18:00
Researchers have identified a crucial biochemical mechanism that could allow Huntingtonβs disease to be studied before symptoms appear, offering hope for early intervention. The team found that disrupted dopamine regulation in specific neurons, related to TrkB neurotrophin receptor signaling, may trigger Huntingtonβs onset. By targeting an enzyme called GSTO2, researchers prevented motor symptoms in a mouse model, suggesting this protein's role in the disease's progression.