[Emerging disease-modifying therapies for Parkinson's disease].

Apr 25, 2025Revue medicale suisse

New treatments that may slow Parkinson's disease progression

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Abstract

No disease-modifying treatment has been proven to alter the progression of Parkinson's disease.

  • Recent research has improved understanding of the neurodegenerative mechanisms involved in Parkinson's disease.
  • New therapeutic targets have emerged, including immunotherapy and strategies to prevent protein aggregation in the brain.
  • Cell therapy is being explored as a method to restore lost dopaminergic neurons.
  • GLP-1 analogues may offer neuroprotective effects.
  • There is increasing interest in the role of gut microbiota modulation in Parkinson's disease treatment.

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