A genetic analysis of blood samples reveals molecular changes in early-stage Parkinson’s patients (IMAGE)

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

A genetic analysis of blood samples reveals molecular changes in early-stage Parkinson’s patients

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In total, 22 genes showed differential expression between Parkinson’s patients and healthy volunteers. Some are involved in immune responses, supporting the hypothesis that inflammation and the immune system play a role in the disease’s development. Others are linked to molecular transport within brain tissue and iron homeostasis—processes previously associated with neurotoxicity.

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Navarrete, F. et al (2025). Neurotherapeutics, e00762. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurot.2025.e00762

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