Study suggests sonic hedgehog protein pathway stimulation could help Parkinson’s patients

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Study suggests sonic hedgehog protein pathway stimulation could help Parkinson’s patients

Levodopa, or L-dopa, is considered the most effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease today. After a few years of treatment, however, almost all patients develop a debilitating side-effect called L-dopa induced dyskinesia, or LID, which causes involuntary movements in the limbs, face, and torso. Deep brain stimulation can alleviate LID, but the procedure is highly invasive and not all patients are eligible.

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