The human brain is lipid rich. Lipids and fatty acids contribute to many important cellular processes. Alpha-synuclein -; a protein that plays a critical role in Parkinson’s disease (PD) -; is known to interact with and alter the balance of lipids and fatty acids.
Targeting fatty acid metabolism holds promise for Parkinson’s disease
The human brain is lipid rich. Lipids and fatty acids contribute to many important cellular processes. Alpha-synuclein -; a protein that plays a critical role in Parkinson's disease (PD) -; is known to interact with and alter the balance of lipids and fatty acids.