Promising biomarkers and therapeutic targets for the management of Parkinson's disease: recent advancements and contemporary research

Metab Brain Dis. 2023 Mar;38(3):873-919. doi: 10.1007/s11011-023-01180-z. Epub 2023 Feb 20.

Abstract

Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the progressive neurological diseases which affect around 10 million population worldwide. The clinical manifestation of motor symptoms in PD patients appears later when most dopaminergic neurons have degenerated. Thus, for better management of PD, the development of accurate biomarkers for the early prognosis of PD is imperative. The present work will discuss the potential biomarkers from various attributes covering biochemical, microRNA, and neuroimaging aspects (α-synuclein, DJ-1, UCH-L1, β-glucocerebrosidase, BDNF, etc.) for diagnosis, recent development in PD management, and major limitations with current and conventional anti-Parkinson therapy. This manuscript summarizes potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets, based on available preclinical and clinical evidence, for better management of PD.

Keywords: Biomarkers; Dopamine; Motor and non-motor manifestation; Parkinson's disease; microRNA.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs*
  • Parkinson Disease* / diagnosis
  • Parkinson Disease* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • MicroRNAs