Mitochondrial dysfunction and disrupted neuronal lipid homeostasis in Parkinson’s disease: Potential mechanisms and therapeutic implications

The findings underscore a complex, bidirectional relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and lipid dysregulation in PD. Therapeutic strategies targeting iron accumulation, lipid peroxidation, and alpha-synuclein aggregation are promising. However, further mechanistic studies are required to clarify these interactions and advance the development of effective disease-modifying interventions.

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Experimental Neurology
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expneurol.2026.115703
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Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
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Mitochondrial dysfunction and disrupted neuronal lipid homeostasis in Parkinson’s disease: Potential mechanisms and therapeutic implications

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The findings underscore a complex, bidirectional relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and lipid dysregulation in PD. Therapeutic strategies targeting iron accumulation, lipid peroxidation, and alpha-synuclein aggregation are promising. However, further mechanistic studies are required to clarify these interactions and advance the development of effective disease-modifying interventions.

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