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Scientists Identify the Structure of a Key Enzyme that Protects the Brain Against PD

(October 12, 2017) – Scientists at the University of Dundee have identified the structure of PINK1, a key enzyme that protects the brain against Parkinson’s disease. The result of a decade of work, the research team said that solving the 3-D structure and inner workings of the PINK1 enzyme represented a major breakthrough. Read more

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