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Abstract

Across all kingdoms in the tree of life, calcium (Ca2+) is an essential element used by cells to respond and adapt to constantly changing environments. In multicellular organisms, it plays fundamental roles during fertilization, development and adulthood. The inability of cells to regulate Ca2+ can lead to pathological conditions that ultimately culminate in cell death. One such pathological condition is manifested in Parkinson's disease, the second most common neurological disorder in humans, which is characterized by the aggregation of the protein, α-synuclein. This Review discusses current evidence that implicates Ca2+ in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease. Understanding the mechanisms by which Ca2+ signaling contributes to the progression of this disease will be crucial for the development of effective therapies to combat this devastating neurological condition.

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Title
The role of Ca2+ signaling in Parkinson's disease
Author
Zaichick, Sofia V  VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; McGrath, Kaitlyn M  VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Caraveo, Gabriela  VIAFID ORCID Logo 
Pages
519-535
Section
REVIEWS
Publication year
2017
Publication date
2017
Publisher
The Company of Biologists Ltd
ISSN
17548403
e-ISSN
17548411
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2686205742
Copyright
© 2017. This work is licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.