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Breakthrough in Parkinson's Research: Targeting Faulty Protein With Copper Therapy Offers Hope
Breakthrough in Parkinson's Research: Targeting Faulty Protein With Copper Therapy Offers Hope
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Breakthrough in Parkinson's Disease Research: Targeting Faulty Protein With Copper Therapy Offers Hope 28.06.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Breakthrough in Parkinson's Disease Research: Targeting Faulty Protein With Copper Therapy Offers HopeGroundbreaking research by the University of Sydney team revealed a new way of tackling Parkinson's disease by targeting SOD1, a brain protein that normally protects it, but malfunctions in patients and damages brain cells.Key results:Copper therapy targeting SOD1 works: Treating mice bred to have Parkinson-like symptoms with CuATSM, a special copper supplement, dramatically improved their motor skills.Motor decline halted: Mice receiving the copper treatment avoided movement problems and improved their motor skills, unlike those on a placebo."The results were beyond our expectations and suggest, once further studies are carried out, this treatment approach could slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease in humans," said Professor Kay Double, who led the research team.Parkinson's disease is a degenerative brain disorder where dopamine-producing cells die, causing tremors, stiffness, and impaired movement. No cure exists for now.
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Breakthrough in Parkinson's Disease Research: Targeting Faulty Protein With Copper Therapy Offers Hope
Groundbreaking research by the University of Sydney team revealed a new way of tackling Parkinson's disease by targeting SOD1, a brain protein that normally protects it, but malfunctions in patients and damages brain cells.
Copper therapy targeting SOD1 works: Treating mice bred to have Parkinson-like symptoms with CuATSM, a special copper supplement, dramatically improved their motor skills.
Motor decline halted: Mice receiving the copper treatment avoided movement problems and improved their motor skills, unlike those on a placebo.
"The results were beyond our expectations and suggest, once further studies are carried out, this treatment approach could slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease in humans," said Professor Kay Double, who led the research team.
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative brain disorder where dopamine-producing cells die, causing tremors, stiffness, and impaired movement. No cure exists for now.
